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132 CELEBRITY
NEWS IN PICTURES
96 HOME
138 BOLLYWOOD
102 TECH
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Outdoor Space
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The Rise of the Animaniacs
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142 GLOBAL INDIANS
54 BUSINESS PROFILES
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146 CANADIAN IMMIGRANTS
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1 Tell us about yourself.
can also be victims of oppressive laws and policies.

We must stand in solidarity and support each
other especially during tragic times like these.
I am an author, social worker, and advocate for

equality and human rights, and have worked as
an instructor, clinician, counsellor, case manager,
social worker, and youth counsellor. I currently
work as a team leader for a mental health team
with a health authority. In addition, I have a
thriving side counselling practice in North Delta
where the majority of my clients are Punjabispeaking or South Asian. I have obtained my
Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW)
designation which is the highest clinical
designation in social work in BC. My social
discussion book, Catalyst, was a finalist in the
Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2014.
6 How has this incident impacted the LGBT

community here?
This incident could have happened in

Vancouver. Anyone can walk into a gay bar and
kill members of the LGBTQ community. If we
dont condemn these actions then we condone it
and it in effect gives permission for others to do
the same thing. Society needs to say enough is
enough. This type of violence is not acceptable
in any civilized society. You have a right to voice
your disagreement with us or who we are but you
do not have a right to take our lives and that of
our youth.
2 You are a founder of Sher Vancouver and

Dosti Project, do tell us about these organizations and the work involved?
Sher Vancouver is a social, cultural, and support organization for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) South Asians
and friends. It is affiliated with the Progressive
Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society.
Sher provides advocacy, counselling, information, referral, peer support, social activities,
volunteer opportunities, and outreach presentations to combat racism, bullying, and other
forms of discrimination. We want to create safe
spaces where people can seek support and help
to deal with sexuality and gender issues.
Dosti, meaning friendship, is an anti-bullying
project from a LGBTQ and South Asian perspective. Sher sent young adults into high schools in
Surrey, Delta, Langley and Vancouver to share our
coming-out stories and some of the challenges
we face growing up as gay and brown. These
workshops were really an eye-opening experience
for many South Asian youth. For many, it was
the first time they have ever met a gay brown
person.
Sher feels its important for gay brown people to
have support from their peers to come out. Many
gay South Asians are forced into marriages and
lead double lives. This is harmful to both husband
and wife as both partners are deprived of a loving
healthy relationship that is natural for them.
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7 How welcoming is Vancouver towards the

queer community?
Alex SAnghA
Award-winning author, social worker,
advocate for equality and human rights,
recipient of Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for
social work, and founder of Sher Vancouver
parts of the world, homosexuality is illegal and

our LGBTQ friends are persecuted if not executed
in some countries. We have a duty to advocate
for equality and fundamental human rights for
everyone everywhere. Our beautiful corner of the
world can provide support and strength and a
blue print to implement improved laws for
LGBTQ people around the globe.
4 The First Annual Surrey Pride Parade recently took place. How was the response towards it?
The parade was amazing, there was atleast 1,000

people there. The parade is a good sign that Surrey
is becoming a diverse and cosmopolitan city. More
and more will come out to the parade every year.
Sher Vancouver was proud to be a part of the
first Surrey Pride Parade. The Sher contingent
was atleast 25 to 30 people strong. Sher will
continue to attend Surrey Pride and represent
our community.
3 You are the Grand Marshall of the 2016

Vancouver Pride Parade. What are your views
about this event?
5 The recent Orlando shooting has got the

LGBT society in the news. What was your
reaction towards this incident?
I was selected as a Grand Marshall in the Role

Model category; I feel very honoured and blessed.
Someone told me that I might be the first Sikh
that has ever been a Grand Marshall of any major
pride parade in a big city. The Vancouver Pride
Parade is one of the largest in North America
and has hundreds of thousands of people who
come out to show their solidarity. People from
all backgrounds, gay and straight alike, are
welcome to attend and show their support.
I feel we can all be role models. We can set an
example for other countries. In India and many
I was deeply saddened by this news. Almost

50 innocent young people were gunned down;
many of them were people of colour. Their lives
and potential bright futures were taken from
them. It seems obvious to me that the killer
was confused and had many issues to deal with.
However, the actions of one person should not
stereotype an entire community. It is important
for the South Asian community to condemn
these actions to prevent a societal backlash. The
South Asian community at large is vulnerable. We
are a minority group; we are also targeted. We
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Vancouver is very welcoming towards the

LGBTQ community. Sometimes its difficult for
visible minorities to fit into the larger LGBTQ
community because of cultural and social reasons
but that is exactly why Sher Vancouver exists.
We have grown to over 600 members now. Sher
Vancouver is hosting regular social events and
activities.
8 Do you think people are more understanding
or receptive towards LGBTs after the incident?
Every community has homophobic and

transphobic people. I feel its due to a lack of
understanding and ignorance. Once you meet
LGBTQ people and have them as friends then
youre less likely to hate them. Some gay people
even suffer from internalized homophobia which
means they do not like themselves for being gay,
which is very sad. It is my hope that everyone is
true to their sexual and gender identity and can
be proud of who they are and live the life they
were created to live in peace and happiness.
9 What are your future plans with regards to
the LGBT community?
My future plans are to continue to host regular

social events for peer support and provide an
outlet for LGBTQ South Asians to find support.
If we can save even one life then we are doing a
great service for the community. LGBTQ youth
are at high risk of suicide, depression, addiction,
and even homelessness due to abandonment or
rejection from their parents. We in the South
Asian community must respond to ensure none
of our LGBTQ youth have to suffer in such a
circumstance.
10 Is there any message you would like to give
readers to understand the LGBTs better?
My message is that we are all brothers and sisters.

We come from a common origin and we are all a
part of humanity. We need to start treating each
other like family and this means to support and
love each other. Love and unity will prevail over
hate.
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it, Translinks
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told DARPAN. Its
really easy to use
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ts been years in the making

but with the closure of all
fare gates recently on April 4,
2016, Translinks new transit
fare card for Metro Vancouver has
arrived...finally.
The long-awaited but perhaps
not much-anticipated project
began in 2007 when turnstiles
were ordered to be installed at all
Skytrain stations in an effort to
reduce fare evasion and cut down
on crime. Almost 10 years later,
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the Compass Card is finally fully

operational.
So how has Translink fared
now that their new fare system is
in place?
When they first brought the
Compass Card in, I was against
it, says daily transit user, Tina
Keefe. I thought it was a waste of
money and would be too confusing for people. Now that Ive used
it for a bit, I actually quite like
it and find it easy to use. It saves
me time as I can load it online or

right at a station instead of having
to find a retailer to buy a monthly
pass.
The convenience of online access, especially the automatic reload feature, has given the card a
big boost in popularity. We see
consumers using it everyday and
we see them drawing the benefits
of it, Translinks spokesperson,
Jennifer Morland, told DARPAN.
Its really easy to use and people
are enjoying the auto load. We are
just recommending everyone get a
Compass Card.
The website dedicated solely to
the Compass Card (www.compasscard.ca) touts several reasons
to register your card, with benefits
only available to those who sign
up online:
to protect the balance on your
card if it is lost or stolen
to store financial information
for future purchases
to set up automatic reloads or
pass renewals
Use of the Compass Card also
saves riders money as a one-way
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$2.75. With the card, only $2.10
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Now that Ive used it for a bit,

I actually quite like it and
find it easy to use.
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It would be amazing
if I could load my
Compass Card online
with PayPal or through
my debit.
A downside to the
cards is the potential
for a two-hour delay
when loading funds
online. Users have
run into countless
problems boarding a
bus or train before
their funds have
been processed,
reporting up to
12-hour delays,
making the
online option
counterproductive
and inefficient.
Unfortunately, commuters still
have complaints about the online
process. It would be amazing if
I could load my Compass Card
online with PayPal or through
my debit, says Alice Rose Stearn, despite praise for the system
as a whole. Her comments were
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echoed by many other users who

found the online options limiting.
Another downside to the cards
is the potential for a two-hour
delay when loading funds online.
Users have run into countless
problems boarding a bus or train
before their funds have been processed, reporting up to 12-hour
delays, making the online option
counterproductive and inefficient.
I dont like it very much, says
an anonymous daily Translink
customer. You frequently need to
tap more than once and thats awful when youre running to catch
the bus. It gets very complicated
keeping track of how long your
fare has been used for; its so easy
with the ticket showing you the
time.
Glitches with card errors at
gates and online inaccuracies have
also been cause for concern but
should improve as the system continues to evolve.
Perhaps the biggest complaint
coming from commuters is the
lack of turnstiles for entering and
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Our stations just

werent built with
the Compass
in mind.
exiting busy Skytrain stations. Its

causing delays and a whole lot of
headache at times when users are
rushing to make their connection
or get to work on time.
Our stations just werent built
with the Compass in mind, says
Katie Lee, who compared the
system to other major cities with
similar cards but a better infrastructure for fare gates. The reason these systems work in other
cities is because theyve installed
enough gates for the amount of
people using trains on a daily basis. Theres already a huge mess of
people coming off the trains and
trying to go up on their single
escalator. Now theres even more
of a backup of people trying to
tap in and out. And with gates
not opening quickly or machines
taking too long to register a tap,
crowds are constantly building.
It gets very
complicated keeping
track of how long your
fare has been used for;
its so easy with the
ticket showing you
the time.
While many commuters find

Translinks newest endeavour to
be poorly executed and often
confusing, the transit authority
realizes the Compass Card is not
without challenges. One of the
things we were working on with
customers was that customers
were tapping in but they werent
tapping out of this system,
explains Morland. That meant
they were paying three zones instead of one zone, but now with
the gates closing, you will have
to tap out to get out of stations.
That will make sure the customers
are charged the correct fare.
Change isnt always easy, to
have on hand or to adapt to, and
the Lower Mainlands transit users
seem to be taking the updates in
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theyd like. The benefits dont
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Harnarayan
Singh
ACHIEVING HIS GOALS
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Singh hosts Hockey Night in Canada on OMNI TV, possibly

the only National Hockey League game broadcasted in
a language other than English or French.
ew of us can say that they stuck to

their childhood aspirations. But
Harnarayan Singh, a well-known sports
broadcaster, did. I still have a grade four
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commentator or critic.
Singh hosts Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC)
on OMNI TV, possibly the only National
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Hockey League (NHL) game broadcasted in

a language other than English or French. A
few months back, the Punjabi broadcaster
got further recognition after his commentary
on player Nick Bonino scoring a goal went
viral and became a Twitter sensation. What
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The incident now occupies a special place in

his heart: Its been such a memorable and
special experience, especially being able to
see how much publicity we received in the
US because of it. Ill never forget being able
to surprise the Pittsburgh Penguins players in
their dressing room, walking in saying BoninoBonino-Bonino, having Mario Lemieux chat
about the call with us, and also, being a part of
the championship celebrations with the fans
there.
Singhs passion for hockey dates back to
the time he learned how to walk. He recalls
wearing Oilers pyjamas and the Gretzky
hockey sweater since his early school days.
He began playing in school and continued to
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Meanwhile, he became more and more
obsessed with learning everything about the
sport. I was memorizing the jersey numbers of
players and team statistics, collecting countless
hockey cards and always re-sorting them over
and over again, while also trying to play the
role of Gretzky in any ball hockey games I
played. Through junior high and high school,
I began winning a lot of fantasy hockey pools
and I would live, breathe and speak hockey
all day with my teachers and classmates,
recounts the Wetaskiwin-born.
According to his family, Singh was always a
storyteller that, combined with his love for
hockey, got him interested in sports broadcasting as well. Whenever there was a game on,
he would go all around the living room emulating commentators and analysts. It was in high
school that he got his first break to cover the
schools news and sports on the local radio
station in Brooks, Alberta. That is when he realized that he might have a shot in the industry.
Coming back to HNIC, each show requires
long hours of preparation. Not only does Singh
have to stay up to date on hockey news at all
times, he has to make sure to follow the 30
different teams in the entire league. Preparing
for each show is a process that begins about
a week in advance. After having conference
calls, the team decides what story lines will be
focused on in the show.
Basically, you want to be totally up to speed
on whats happening with the teams youre
covering. That includes stats but also storylines in terms of injuries, contracts, whos doing
well, who isnt, whos playing with who, whats
working, whats not and the reasons why, he
explains, For a broadcaster, you want to have
the players numbers and names memorized
too because the game is played at such a fast
speed, you cant be second guessing who has
the puck.
Not only is the show a need

for the community, it is filling
a massive void for the sport
of hockey. Ive met parents
whove told me that their
children are playing minor
hockey after being inspired
by the show.
Singh has been associated with the show for
almost a decade now. Growing up as a hockey
lover, he had not foreseen that hockey would be
broadcast in Punjabi someday. Today however,
when Punjabi is the third most spoken language
in Canada, he sees it more as a need of the day.
We receive feedback that Punjabi people have a
stronger camaraderie at work now because they
can participate in conversations about hockey,
he says.
It is also serving as a way for immigrant families
to bond with their children and grandchildren
and connect to Canadian culture. Families tell us
their grandparents adore the show because its a
way for them to participate in Canadian culture.
Not only is the show a need for the community,
it is filling a massive void for the sport of hockey.
Ive met parents whove told me that their children
are playing minor hockey after being inspired
by the show, says Calgary-based Singh.
The sports broadcaster feels that educating
ethnically-diverse communities is something that
hockey as a sport needs to do more of in order
to diversify. The existence of opportunities is not
as well-known due to which he feels that not as
many children from minorities are participating.
For example, its talked about that hockey is an
expensive sport. However, whats a lesser known
fact is that there are so many resources for families
to help decrease the cost. You can easily get used
equipment that is still in mint condition. There are
programs that provide equipment free of cost to
families who cannot afford it, he explains.
Singh credits the HNIC team for bringing hockey
home to the Punjabi community. They try to
combine food, humour, music and all other
community characteristics into the show to help
expand their fan base. I do believe though, that
it is just a matter of time before we start seeing
more diverse names in the NHL. The Edmonton
Oilers drafted Jujhar Khaira, who is originally from
Surrey, and he played a number of games in the
NHL last season and is looking to hopefully be a
stalwart in the teams lineup for years to come.
There are more Punjabi players coming up
through the junior ranks in the Western Hockey
League and the Ontario Hockey League, he says
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Dr. Neel has been bestowed

with a number of accolades
over the years. Most recently he
received an Honorary Doctor of
Laws Degree from the Kwantlen
Polytechnic University (KPU) for
his commitment to the community
in education, athletics and
community service.
Dr. Kanwal
Singh Neel
Humanitarian at Heart
BY SHANEL KHALIQ
Dr. Neel is the Coordinator for the SFU Friends of Simon

Tutoring Project. He has also been a community volunteer
for over 40 years.
r. Kanwal Singh Neel is a renowned

name in education and community work throughout the country. The
internationally-acclaimed educator believes
that the greatest benefit of education lies
not only in what you have learnt, but also in
learning how to learn.
The passion for education was something
Dr. Neel acquired early on. His father had
spent many years teaching science and
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his mother Punjabi. He himself had been

coaching athletes with the Richmond Track
and Field Club during his undergraduate years and so teaching in some form
or the other became his true calling. For
Dr. Neel, this vocation is simply fulfilling. As
a teacher I believe that education is a key
element in fostering social responsibility,
which breaks racial and cultural barriers,
he shares.
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Peaceful coexistence and diversity were

also themes that featured in Dr. Neels life
from a very young age. His parents immigrated to Kenya from India in the 1950s. This
is where he acquired primary education,
and living amidst a multicultural community
he learned to speak five different languages Punjabi, English, Kiswahili, Hindi and
Gujarati. He was also involved in the Boy
Scouts, St. John First Aid, activities at the
Gurdwara, and other organizations in his
growing years.
In 1969, his family moved to Canada.
After completing his high school diploma at
Steveston Secondary School in Richmond,
Dr. Neel went on to acquire a B.Sc in
Mathematics and Computer Science at the
University of British Columbia (UBC). In
1977 he acquired his Teaching Certificate at
UBC and began his teaching career with the
Richmond School District.
It was in 1994 that he conceived and cohosted a television series called Math Shop,
produced by Knowledge Network, that
helped students visualize math problems
and understand complex and challenging
concepts. Each of the sixteen half hour
shows that we taped would start by identifying a contextual problem; teach the
mathematical concepts that would enable
Photos: Kwantlen Polytechnic University
us to solve the problem; finally apply the concepts

learnt and solve the problem. To this date a
generation of young adults acknowledge that
they honed their mathematical skills by watching
the award winning Math Shop, says Dr. Neel.
In 1999, during his tenure as President of the
British Columbia Association of Mathematics
Teachers (BCAMT), Dr. Neel had the opportunity
to travel across BC and identify that Aboriginal
students across the province struggled with
mathematics in the classroom particularly. He
then went on to focus his Doctoral Thesis research
on finding ways to address this problem and
produced math education resources for the Haida,
Squamish and St:l Nations.
At present, Dr. Neel is the Coordinator for the
SFU Friends of Simon Tutoring Project, providing
students as tutors to immigrant and refugee
children. Besides being an educator, Dr. Neel
has also been a community volunteer for over
40 years. He was the founding director of the
Punjab Cultural Association, where he actively
promoted the arts through Bhangra since the
70s. I believe in fusion and educating the various
communities of Canada about their distinct
culture and history, says Dr. Neel, who has in
the past coordinated the 75th Anniversary of the
Komagata Maru Incident, hosted many community
events/fundraisers, and officiated international
level Racewalk and Track and Field meets.
It is our past that informs us about the present,
that shapes our future. Since 1989, when I
coordinated events during the 75th Anniversary
of the Komagata Maru incident, I have been
actively reminding Canadians that we need
to be vigilant so that in the future we dont revisit a time when there was open exclusion and
discrimination, states he.
Dr. Neel has been bestowed with a number of
accolades over the years namely the Queens
Diamond Jubilee Medal for recognition of his
significant contributions and achievements in
2012; Prime Ministers National Award for Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology and Mathematics; and most recently an Honorary Doctor of
Laws Degree from the Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) for his commitment to the community
in education, athletics and community service.
According to Dr. Allan Davis, President and
Vice-Chancellor of KPU, Kanwal has inspired
hundreds of students and teachers throughout his
career in education. He demonstrates a passion
and commitment to the success of all learners.
A man who leads by example, Dr. Neels advice
is to use education as a means to help others.
Continue to learn and live with passion and be
an agent for change in helping those that are not
so fortunate with compassion, he sums up.
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Language Education Association
(PLEA).
Not only is he a highly decorated man in the form of numerous
impressive awards and titles,
Sanghera is also a humble individual who applies a simple and
positive life philosophy. He holds
the belief that intercommunity
harmony can be achieved if we
all just share a mutual respect
for one another.
Sangheras journey began
much like many others in his
generation who immigrated here
from India. He moved to Canada
in 1966 at the age of 25. Roughly a year after that, he moved to
Nelson, BC, where he obtained
his teacher training certificate
and began teaching at Hudsons
Hope, BC. It wasnt long before his
spectacular work ethic was recognized; within his first year of teaching, he was elected president of
the teachers association.
The next phase of his life
involved 17 years of teaching in
Lillooet, BC. Here too, he was
quite active in his local community he served six terms as city
councillor. When questioned if
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It was Sangheras desire

to promote his mother
tongue Punjabi that
led him to focus on the
importance of keeping
the language alive and
prominent in BC.
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Hard work, dedication, and perseverance

served to be the key tenets with which he
has been able to achieve such a successful and rewarding career. An average day
in Sangheras life involves an immense
amount of multi-tasking. He plays an active role in the Indo-Canadian community by serving on the boards of numerous
organizations. He is part of the Richmond
Multi-Cultural Community Services Organization, and the Gurdwara Nanak Niwas
Indian Cultural Centre of Canada. He is a
former member of the board of directors
of the Sikh Alliance Against Youth Violence
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Intercultural Advisory Committee. He served

as vice-chairman of the board of Langara
College, as a Senator at Simon Fraser University from 1994-2001, and as chairperson
of the BC Teachers Federation Committee of
Ombudspersons.
The Richmond-based community activist
has played an active role in the fight against
youth and gang violence in the South Asian
community. He currently serves on the South
Asian Community Coalition Against Youth
Violence.
It was Sangheras desire to promote his
mother tongue Punjabi that led him to
focus on the importance of keeping the
language alive and prominent in BC. It gave
birth to PLEA an organization that aims
to promote the use of Punjabi language.
Sanghera shares that his interest in social
work relevant to his community first began
when he lived away from his family in
Hudsons Hope. I was the only IndoCanadian teacher in Hudsons Hope. The
two things I missed the most during my time
there was my language Punjabi and roti, he
explains.
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Sanghera has received several accolades

for his work. In recognition of his efforts,
he was appointed to the Order of British
Columbia in 2004. He was awarded the
Queens Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002,
Solicitor General Community Safety and
Crime Prevention Lifetime Contribution
Award in 2011, and the Queens Diamond
Jubilee Medal in 2012. Sanghera, who
was named one of the 100 most influential
Indo-Canadians by the Vancouver Sun,
believes the awards to be a bonus, further
elaborating that, the true reward is to see
the difference I have made in my community.
Community service is Sangheras passion,
and he hopes to continue doing whatever
he can for his community. I want to remain
as active in the community as possible,
says he, adding that his current goals also
involve enjoying the time with his family
and grandchildren.
Before parting, he states, We are all
Canadian. We should be proud of not only
that but our own heritage as South Asians
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Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy, and Self-Motivated
Kids and The Self Motivated Kid. The Dolphin Parent
combines irrefutable science, unforgettable true stories,
and Dr. Kangs own life experiences as a mom of three
and the fifth child of immigrant parents.
at the World Health Organization
(WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland,
during her year off medical school that
gave Dr. Kang a closer understanding
of mental health. I was placed in
the department of mental health and
substance use. It was here that I really
saw the worldwide impact of mental
health issues, she recalls.
At WHO, she learnt hard-hitting
facts like mental health affects one in
four people on the planet; depression
will be the number two cause of disease
in the western world by the year 2020;
suicide kills more young people than
homicide and war combined; and stress
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is the number one health epidemic of

the 21st Century (C). I was so shocked
and also so drawn towards this field.
Mental health issues are everywhere
it affects all of our lives, expresses
Dr. Kang, It was the combination of
wanting to delve into the emerging
science of the incredible human brain
and to understand peoples personal
stories that drew me into specializing
in this field.
After her Psychiatry training at the
University of British Columbia (UBC),
a lack of fellowship programs in
mental health and addiction in
Canada took her to the USA, where
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she completed a Clinical Research

Fellowship at the Addiction Research
Program - Massachusetts General
Hospital/ Harvard University in Boston.
Upon her return from Boston in
2003, Dr. Kang founded the Provincial
Youth Concurrent Disorders Program
(PYCD) at BC Childrens Hospital in
Vancouver. She is currently also the
Medical Director of Child and Youth
Mental Health (CYMH) for Vancouver
Coastal Health Community Programs,
and has a small private practice at False
Creek Urgent Care.
PYCD was Canadas first and largest
programme for youth between ages of
11 and 24 with both mental health and
substance use problems. Before this
program, young people were turned
away and told to stop drinking or
using drugs and then come back to deal
with issues such as depression, anxiety
or ADHD. But teenagers werent going
to do that, they were self-medicating
their symptoms and needed help,
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Dr. Kang is represented as a national

celebrity speaker with the Speakers
Spotlight Bureau and a TEDx Speaker. She
is a recognized media specialist known
for discussing both common and complex
conditions such as health, lifestyle,
motivation, leadership, workplace culture,
21st Century skills, and diversity.
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reveals Dr. Kang, who is

noted for the innovative and
progressive design of the
program.
Through CYMH, the medical director oversees many
clinics and programs catering from age-two infants to
adults. This position allows
me to see the trends that are
happening around the world
because right now Vancouver is so diverse and has so
many immigrants. I can see
whats happening in terms
of pressure on children and
families through the programs.
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As clearly evident, youth

is the main focus among all
these programs. Youth between the ages of 15 and 24
are most likely to suffer from
mental health issues than any
other time in their lives. The
mix of hormonal changes, issues of identity and independence, plus all the current societal pressures such as social
media and perfectionism has
led to crisis of stress, insomnia,
anxiety, depression and addiction, says Dr. Kang, explaining her interest in youthrelated issues, If we can prevent the beginnings of mental
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My research work, started in
Harvard University many years ago and
continued through UBC and Simon
Fraser University, has been on motivational therapy. The key to lasting
health is to motivate people towards
healthy lifestyles and change unhealthy
behaviours, shares the Vancouverresident, on the well-known method
she has been researching, training and
teaching for over 12 years.
Dr. Kang believes that motivation
underlies the fundamental approach to
the immense burden of chronic lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity,
heart disease, and many mental health
issues. We need to motivate people
to take care of themselves, to practise
routine sleep and exercise, routine
regular social connection, and a balanced diet. These are the basic cornerstones of our health and they are not
being valued right now in our current
society.
The tools for this therapy are
simple but not easy, something as
easy as drinking water but difficult to
follow. So almost 90 per cent of us
health issues and strengthen balanced
lifestyle, values, and character in this
age group, we will have a massive
impact on the rest of their lives and
generations to follow.
This attraction towards youth issues developed early on for Dr. Kang
and hasnt stopped with just cutting
edge academic research and innovative
clinical programs. In 2010, she cofounded the Youth, Culture, and
Mental Health Fund for the BC Mental Health Foundation. Recognizing the high degrees of stigma and
the profound need for mental health
education among youth, she turned
her efforts towards early identification and intervention in a very public
way. She joined the Board of the BC
Mental Health Foundation as a Director in August 2011 to further enhance
this mission.
Dr. Kang is a Clinical Associate
Professor at UBC where her main area
of teaching is on motivational therapy
and the science behind encouraging
and aspiring people to live their best
life.
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I would like to be
an imperfect role
model because I
believe thats what
real people are and
everyone makes
mistakes. Despite
what you might see
externally, I want
to be very clear
that I have daily
challenges and
struggles that
I try to work
through
everyday.
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are chronically dehydrated, it makes us

tired, lethargic, irritable, and have poor
memory. And knowing is not doing, but
thankfully doing leads to being. So if we
drink the water, we feel refreshed, better,
rejuvenated. My research has been on how
do we get people to the doing, emphasizes
Dr. Kang.
Talking about her role as writer, it was
the desire to share helpful knowledge
that encouraged Dr. Kang to take up this
interest. I realised that the tools I was
using were so valuable that the public
needed to have them. They needed to
be taken out of the professional
environment and given directly to parents
and teachers, principles and coaches, and
people who were working with young
people.
She is the author of The Dolphin
Parent: A Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy,
and Self-Motivated Kids and The Self
Motivated Kid. The Dolphin Parent combines irrefutable science, unforgettable
true stories, and Dr. Kangs own life experiences as a mom of three and the fifth
child of immigrant parents. It is the first
parenting book to become a #1 National Bestseller and has won the 2015 US
News International Book Award in Parenting and Family Category. It has been
translated and released in Germany,
Russia, and China, and will be released in
Slovenia, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand
this year.
In 2012, when her youngest child
was two years old, finding everyone
she knew, including herself, in a storm
of overscheduling, overindulging, and
perfectionism, inspired Dr. Kang to
develop the concept of the dolphin way.
There was a conflict between what I
knew as a professional, what I was doing
as a parent, and what I had experienced as
a child of immigrant parents who never
had the time or money to push or hover
over me. Even though I had the knowledge,
I realised that when it came to my own
kids, I too was getting caught up in what
everyone else was doing.
She adds, I couldnt understand why I
was having such a hard time rising three
kids with all my resources when my own
parents successfully raised five kids with
much less. All my siblings are hardworking and community-minded professionals
including two recently appointed Queens
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what my parents secret was!
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(Left) Dr. Kang with husband Jeevan Khunkhun and kids Joesh, Jaever and Gia; (Centre) With her
family at the YWCA Awards; (Right) With her father Malkiat Singh
conclusion that children were being

deprived of the simple, intuitive
things they need. Among these are
three essential activities she calls POD
Play, bond with Others, and have
Downtime. It gave me an awakening
that we are really in a crisis. We were
focusing more on the outside resume
of the child and not on the
(Above) Dr. Kang with

mother Gian Kaur
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inside the creativity, connection,

character, and values of the individual.
She knew, whether as a parent,
educator, colleague, or manager, pushing/hovering tigers and directionless/
permissive jellyfish hinder internal
drive and adaptability. Dr. Kang thus
proposed a powerful new model: the
intelligent, strong, joyful, and highly social dolphin. By drawing on the
latest neuroscience and behavioural
research, she shows how this authoritative style with a balanced lifestyle
encourages self-motivation and the
key 21st C skills she calls CQ
communication, collaboration,
critical thinking, creativity,
and contribution. It is the
integration of IQ and EQ.
After extensive research
from the worlds top
universities and organizations, these are
the five skills that
have been identified
for 21st C success,
points out the awardwinning doctor-writer, who is writing
her next book titled
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21st Century Success.
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Dr. Kangs message
to everyone:
There is no success without service. This
is something instilled in me at a young
age by my parents and Sikh faith that
seva, contribution, and service are critical
necessities of a human life. We often pursue
success but there is no success without
service.
I would also say pick a good partner. I
have to be so grateful for my husband Jeevan
Khunkhun who I met as a University student
and who has been with me every step of the
way on this journey.
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EASIER Emotional wellness, Adaptability,
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Innovation, Ethics/identity and Resilience.
These six life skills are the important ingredients
of 21st C success, discloses Dr. Kang, excited
about the new venture.
With all that the hard-working South Asian
has achieved, it is a given that she has earned
numerous accolades along the way. As a result
of her endeavours and outstanding community
service, Dr. Kang was honoured with the
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in
2012, Sikh Centennial Foundation National
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recently. She has received five national awards
in the field of addictions and mental health
including the American Academy of Addiction
Psychiatry Research Award and an American
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Talking about the Queens Diamond Jubilee
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Canada has given me these opportunities
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She further comments, The Sikh Centennial
Award was meaningful as the Sikh concept of
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life. And recently the YWCA award was very
special because the organization is all over
the world and they help all communities at a
very grassroots level. It was a real honour to be
recognised by them.
Before we part, I ask her to share her biggest
achievement so far. She very clearly declares,
striving to lead a balanced life. With this she
means, a life with enough career, health, wealth,
purpose, connection, community, family,
and spirituality having all of those and not
having more of one at the expense of the other.
In my opinion, that is the broad definition
of success and its a constant balance, she
asserts, It is really important we redefine
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n May 18, 2016,

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formally
apologized in the
House of Commons for the Canadian governments decision to
deny Sikh, Muslim, Hindu passengers and crew aboard the Komagata Maru from entering Canada
in 1914. Their denied entry was
based on the continuous passage
regulation, which was designed to
curb immigration from India.
The ship arrived in Vancouver, BC on May 23, 1914 and
was forced to depart two months
later, while a legal battle ensued.
The vessel chartered by Gurdit
Singh, carrying 376 passengers
(all British subjects) was bound
for what they thought would be
a new life in Canada. My great
grandfather, Harnam Singh Sohi,
was one of those passengers. For two

months, my great grandfather and
his fellow passengers were denied
food and water, and their requests
to officials were repeatedly ignored.
Provisions were minimal and passengers were living meal to meal.
The denial of these passengers
from entering Canada, and the Komagata Maru story is one of great
importance because it reflects a deliberate, exclusionary policy of the
Canadian government to keep those
they deemed unfit from entering the
country. These racist and ethnocentric views stemmed from Canada
wanting to remain a White Mans
Country.
Komagata Maru passengers were
challenging the Continuous Passage regulation that stated immigrants must come from the country
of their birth, or citizenship, by a
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sukhi Ghuman is a former television host and
reporter, who currently works as a Marketing
and Events Manager at the University of
British Columbia. Sukhi has been a Board
of Director of the Vancouver International
Bhangra Celebration (VIBC) Society for the last
12 years, and is the co-founder of the Be Your
Own Best Friend (BYOBF) Network, Canadas
first professional networking group for
South Asian women. She is also a Vancouver
based photographer specializing in lifestyle
photography.
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moment in Canadian history and can be seen as a

step forward, this does not and should not close the
chapter on the Komagata Maru.
MOVING PAST AN
APOLOGY
By Sukhi Ghuman
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The vessel chartered by

Gurdit Singh, carrying 376
passengers (all British subjects)
was bound for what they thought
would be a new life in Canada.
My great grandfather,
Harnam Singh Sohi (pictured
above), was one of those
passengers. For two months,
my great grandfather and
his fellow passengers were
denied food and water, and
continuous journey and on

through tickets purchased before
leaving the country of their birth
or citizenship. This regulation
had been brought forward in
1908 in an effort to curb Indian
immigration to Canada. As a result, only 20 returning residents
and the ships doctor and his family were eventually granted permission to disembark.
On July 23, 1914 the Komagata
Maru was forced to lift its anchor
and was escorted by the HMCS
Rainbow to leave the Vancouver
harbour and return to Asia. Upon
returning to Calcutta (now Kolkata), 19 passengers were killed
and many others imprisoned.
Fortunately, Harnam Singh safely
returned to his village in Punjab unharmed, but the internal
wounds he experienced aboard
the Komagata Maru stayed with
him forever. Like many of his fellow passengers, Harnam Singh
repeatedly ignored. Provisions

were minimal and passengers
were living meal to meal.
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sought to come to Canada for

an opportunity to work and to
provide his family with a better
life.
I was present on May 18, 2016,
to witness Prime Minister (PM)
Justin Trudeaus formal apology
in the House of Commons, and
I went in honour of all the pas-
sengers that are no longer with

us today and for those who truly deserved this apology. I held
back tears during the apology as
I reflected on how the Komagata
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have felt 102 years ago. PM Justin
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Just as we apologize for

past wrongs, so too must
we commit ourselves
to positive action
to learning from the
mistakes of the past, and
to making sure that we
never repeat them.
~ Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau
Above: Passengers of the ship Komagata Maru (Vancouver City Archives)

Below: PM Justin Trudeau with some of the descendants of the victims
of Komagata Maru who were present at the apology
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mistakes of the past, and to making sure that

we never repeat them. While the apology
marks a historic and significant moment in
Canadian history and can be seen as a step
forward, I strongly feel this does not and
should not close the chapter on the Komagata
Maru.
Until very recently, there was little work
done by our provincial and federal governments to tell the history of the Komagata
Maru in the context of Canadian history. Im
embarrassed to say, I too didnt learn about
the Komagata Maru incident until I was a
first year student at the University of British
Columbia, almost 20 years ago.
My grandmother passed soon after I learned
of our family connection, which denied me
the chance to learn about it directly from her.
However my father and his siblings spent time
in India with Harnam Singh when they were
younger and were able to listen to his story
first-hand.
Even though Harnam Singh experienced the
tragedy directly, including the poor conditions
on the ship and the open-fire upon returning to India, he never faltered from his dream
to bring his family to Canada. He himself
refused to return to Canada, but was able to
secure his daughter Gurnam Kaurs marriage
to Rattan Singh Ghuman, a man who had
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Maru passengers and crew may

have felt 102 years ago.
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fortunate Sikhs that immigrated to Canada in
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this marriage, Gurnam Kaur was able to
sponsor her siblings and their families to Canada.
All Canadians were directly affected when
the Komagata Maru was turned away. This is
not simply a South Asian story, but one that
affects our entire nation. During the apology, PM Justin Trudeau explained, The very
makeup of this House should remind all of
us that when we have the choice between
opening our arms to those in need or closing
our hearts to them, we must always choose
the more compassionate path.
However, what is the point of this apology,
if vulnerable communities today, continue
to face exclusion, discrimination and racism
in Canada at the hands of our federal and
provincial governments? As a nation, we need
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Sukhi with her father Balbeet Singh

Ghuman and Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau at the apology
For the South Asian community,

the Komagata Maru is symbolic.
It is symbolic of discrimination
and of advocacy. It represents how
the community rallied together to
challenge injustices. There needs to
be further research and access to
materials at all education levels.
We need to continue to talk about
the Komagata Maru and what it
represents to Canada.
to stand up for those seeking asylum in Canada, temporary foreign workers, immigrants and
migrant communities. These people today are
also seeking freedom and opportunity similar to
those 376 passengers abroad the Komagata
Maru in 1914. This apology is meaningless unless
there is a sincere approach towards redress and
empathy for Canadas most vulnerable and
marginalized.
For the South Asian community, the Komagata Maru is symbolic. It is symbolic of discrimination and of advocacy. It represents how the community rallied together to challenge injustices.
There needs to be further research and access
to materials at all education levels. We need to
continue to talk about the Komagata Maru and
what it represents to Canada. We must also demand for K-12 curriculum development and
resources to ensure this historic moment is
recorded as part of Canadas narrative.
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THE CHIEF another staple for hikers in
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at the top, youll witness breathtaking views
of Howe Sound, surrounding mountains,
and the town of Squamish. Geared more for
moderate to intermediate hikers, the Chief can
be done in one and half to five hours, or three
to 11 kilometres, depending on which peak
you decide to hike or all three. Before heading
up to the Chief, you can take a short walk to
picturesque Shannon Falls, where the water
cascades from more than 330 meters above.
Hiking is an amazing experience for hikers

of all levels, but its important to remain
safe. Here are a few safety tips:
Never hike alone
Carry water, snacks, sunscreen and
bug spray in a backpack
Be prepared and bring extra clothing as
weather conditions can frequently change,
especially in mountainous regions
Observe closures and marked signs,
stay on the trails to avoid injury or harm
to natural ecosystems
Treat all wildlife with respect and caution,
do not feed or approach bears
Research the trails before you embark
to ensure that your fitness level is on par
to the difficulty rating
Now choose your hiking destination, get out
there and enjoy beautiful British Columbia
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of our Khalsa Junior Credit Union which

models the governance and operations
of its parent organization and helps to
educate students about the banking
system while teaching them how to
save for the future, adds Mr. Mehta.
It is the efficient and quick service
provided at KCU that gets customers
to visit the credit union time and again
and utilize its many features. We know
we have to provide a better alternative
than the big banks and this requires us
to be very nimble and innovative. It also
means our service has to be superior
to our competitors and we never take
here is no doubt that Khalsa

Credit
Union
(KCU)
is
well-known name among the

South Asian community living
KCU serves over

14,000 members
at expansion beyond current borders,
from five branches
points out Mr. Mehta.
into existence on February 19, 1986,
and is ranked in the
involvement with community initia-
Besides the good service, KCUs
the early eighties and long after most
top 100 credit unions
of the other credit unions in the prov-
in Canada. It is also
from bigger banks. Each year, KCU
presented some early obstacles and
the largest financial
to the community. In 2015 that con-
challenges, but the faith of the founders
institution owned by
ince
had
been
incorporated.
This
never wavered, and their desire for a

religious bond credit union serving the
Sikh people in the
financial needs of the Sikh community
World.
became a reality.
Today,
Photo: Amrit Photography
plan to broaden our service and look
in and around Vancouver. KCU came

following the economic turbulence of
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our members for granted. In future we
KCU
tives is what makes them different

returns 10 per cent of its net income
tribution amounted to $150,000. In
2016 we expect to distribute $200,000
to those communities, says a proud
Mr. Mehta, who is also the director of
Delta Assist, a non-profit society that
serves
over
14,000
provides an outreach to the commu-
members from five branches and is
along with the credit union. I have
nity through counselling programs for
ranked in the top 100 credit unions in
grown attached to the cooperative
youth/seniors/families/young
Canada. It is also the largest financial
philosophy and its principles including
and groups in between.
institution owned by Sikh people in the
sharing success and giving back to the
World. Since the past three decades,
community, he says, further adding, I
ing for numerous academic/athletic/
KCU has stood by its mission To be
am also excited about the enormous
religious scholarships and bursaries to
the most successful Sikh Credit Union.
potential of Khalsa Credit Union and
students. In 2016 the total funding for
To care about our community and con-
anxious to lead it to the next level.
scholarship and bursaries amounted
Every
year
KCU
parents
provides
fund-
tribute to Sikh education, culture and
There are a lot of initiatives planned
to $45,000. Mr. Mehta adds that the
religion. To be an environmentally
by KCU this year to provide maximum
Credit Union also supports a wide range
conscious and committed organization
service to its customers. Some of
of charities including the homeless,
that is responsive to member-owners
them include the opening of their sixth
During the cold spell earlier this winter,
and continuous to do so.
branch at the Little India Plaza located
board members and management vis-
At KCU, we simply believe in doing
in Surrey; enhancement of their digital
ited homeless shelters in Abbotsford,
business in a respectful manner and
footprint and deepening their relation-
Surrey and Vancouver, and handed
providing outstanding service to our
ship with existing members, resulting in
out $13,000 in warm clothing and blan-
members on a daily basis, says Dalbir
increased share-of-wallet; conducting
kets to residents at those shelters.
Singh Mehta, CEO of KCU, who has
a brand review and acquiring younger
KCU is the Financial Institution to go
been part of the Credit Union for more
members through the use of social
to if you are looking for excellent pric-
than a decade.
media; and the launch of wealth man-
ing, industry leading efficiency, and
agement services.
someone to understand your needs.
KCU has provided Mr. Mehta excellent opportunities to learn and develop
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CEO of KCU, who
has been part of the
bank for more than
a decade.
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Uplift Humanity India is
a non-profit organization
dedicated to rehabilitation
of juvenile inmates and
orphans in South Asia.
Established in 2011, it
works to empower youth
with education, mentorship
and rehabilitation.
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n December 2015, India was raging over

a crucial debate in the backdrop of the
Supreme Court of India mulling a petition to reduce juvenile age from 18 to
16. The debate propelled by the gruesome
gang rape dubbed the Nirbhaya rape triggered
activists from around the country to voice
issues centered on juvenile convicts in India
such as their rights, rehabilitation funding,
infrastructure and cramped centres. In her
detailed article titled Life in Indias Juvenile
Homes published in The New York Times,
Pamposh Raina mentions the deteriorating
state of juvenile centre facilities in India. The
article quotes Lack of trained staff and
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institutions amongst other infrastructural constraints and to further this claim, child rights
activist and lawyer, Anant Kumar Asthana tells
Raina, Officers are overworked and untrained
and often resort to shortcuts to run these places
(juvenile centres).
Although, the issue gained momentum
in international media only recently, it had
already reserved the attention of Anish Patel
to charge his focus and resources towards it.
Uplift Humanity India (UHI) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to rehabilitation of
juvenile inmates and orphans in South Asia.
Established in 2011, it works to empower
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always an uphill battle.

youth with education, mentorship and rehabilitation. Since their inception, UHI has established
four juvenile rehabilitation centres throughout India and has sent 250 volunteers from the
Unites States who have contributed approximately 150,000 hours of volunteer work.
Through Uplift, Ive learned to look at problems
like poverty or juvenile recidivism through a
macro lens. Its not about working harder its
about working smarter, says Patel who was in
high school when he established UHI.
UHIs rapid success and demand to fill in more
detention centres speaks volumes for the existing vacuum between infrastructural demand and
bureaucratic supply. For a corruption-stricken
economy, it is a clich to say central government funds have not been reaching the intended
facilities; these are innate challenges that
individuals and institutions learn to live and cope
with. Explaining his own experience struggling
for cooperation with the system the 22-year-old
says, From the beginning, it was a struggle. From
working with myopic Indian government officials
to establishing authority within juvenile centers,
it was always an uphill battle.
And yet, Patel, together with his team of volunteers, has educated more than 500 juveniles and
orphans and donated approximately $5,000 CAD
in scholarships. Its hard for us to get corporate
donors when we dont have renowned people
sitting on our board. But were fighting these
traditional norms, and showing others that
sometimes the conventional methods can be
broken through innovation.
The organization is driven by volunteers from
the United States who fly down to India every
year and work on a specialized curriculum featuring lessons in ethical decision making, anger management, technology, basic hygiene, relationship
building, goal setting, confidence building, and
career counseling. To support this summer program curriculum, the organization has pledged to
fund three higher education scholarships totaling
to an annual approximate of $1,500 CAD.
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What drives this youth-driven and youth-targeted organization? This recent graduate from New York Universitys Stern School of Business explains, A few years ago,
I remember a kid named Sunil who came back to us after
he graduated from our program. He told us that after he
left us, he started his own chai (tea) stand. He explained
to us that hes making much less than what he would
have been making if he were to be stealing, but that this
job feels more satisfying to him. Even though he was
making less, Sunil learned from the lessons on moral
and ethical decision making that our team taught him.
It is stories like those of Sunils that drives us to work so
hard to make an impact every day.
While explaining the initial years of UHI, he recalls
what motivated his attention towards juvenile recidivism.
It was during one of his trips to Vadodara, Gujarat, when
Patel noticed a group of children playing behind the
gates of a dilapidated juvenile detention facility, which
had triggered his interest. Though the passion was
endearing, practicality was a bit of an issue. The first year,
UHI relied on word of mouth and publicity for
volunteers, but today Patel is loaded with hundreds of
applications for the 18-day summer program.
The first day was no less of a challenge either. Patel
says no one, the authorities and juveniles, was ready to
listen and yet each day, the team would arrive to deliver
their sessions and workshops. By the last day, the program
seemed to have reciprocated the desired impact. Today,
the team has evolved on various measures volunteers are
trained prior to their arrival at the centres in New Delhi,
Mumbai, Hyderabad, Vadodara, Nadiad, and Indore,
scholarship is not a cash-incentive but a skill training or
educational course. To evaluate the progress made by each
student, the team conducts a pre and post examination.
Starting Uplift Humanity was one of my scariest
achievements, Patel says and adds, While weve made
a small dent, we have so much left to do. The organization is looking into expansion in other Indian cities and
providing their services throughout the entire year in vocational training, computer classes, and career planning.
Before parting, I ask him his advice to youth and social
developmental sector enthusiasts One of the greatest
things about starting a non-profit is that youll be able
to attract a talented team of passionate like-minded individuals. Once you culminated that team, things will
slowly fall into place. Youll face hurdles on the way but
as you solve each problem, youll want to excel and do
more. Dont give up just because of the challenges.
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Many parents have
told us how excited they
are to have such a child

friendly dental office
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children have really taken
to our beautifully themed
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mileTown Dentistry is not like oth-
Jungle, Beach and Underwater! shares
er pediatric dental clinics around
Dr. Karim Kanani (B.Sc., M.Sc., M.BS.,
town. A childs visit to SmileTown
DMD), who co-founded the dental clinics
equals to a day at the aquarium, at
with Dr. Diya Chadha (BDS, DMD).
a beach, or a zoo, filled with fun things to do

and happy memories.
This
gotten
only do children receive high quality dental
public
care, answers Dr. Chadha, but the environ-
response at all its three locations in North
ment is specifically designed to put children
Delta/Surrey, Burnaby and Langley. Many
at "ease and immerse them into a place
parents have told us how excited they are to
of fun and excitement. Filled with televi-
have such a child friendly dental office open
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throughout the clinic, the environment guar-
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So what makes families visit the clinic time

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As the mouth is bathed in
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play contact sports such as foot-
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Kanani.
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sensitivity, she points out.
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By Petrina dSouza
A new thrift store, recently opened in Surrey,

sells everything from Indian and western wear to
religious items and small furniture at low prices.
W
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e always tend to have some items that

we never use be it a beautiful yet
heavy dress that you wore just once,
a pair of heels that are just too tight for your
feet, artwork that doesnt suit your wall colour,
a gadget which has been replaced by a newer,
updated one, or some old furniture lying in your
attic. Recycling or donating to charity are a few
ways one can get rid of these belongings, as a
lot of thrift stores or organizations accept them
to re-sell or offer to the underprivileged. Yet, we
South Asians face another dilemma how and
where do we recycle our Indian or ethnic wear?
Heres where Seva Thrift (in partnership with
East West Thrift store) comes in.
The idea of giving people an opportunity to
enjoy some gently-used items for the second
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time gave birth to Seva Thrift

a first-of-its-kind store for
charity started by Jas Gill,
a retired social worker; Raj
Arneja of Nanak Foods; and
Kiran Malli, director of Provincial Language Service Provincial Language Health
Services Authority. Whats
different about this recently-opened store is that they
accept and re-sell Indian and
western clothing and accessories, household and religious
items, and are a not-for profit
organization. There isnt an
Indian section like this in any
thrift store, declares Arneja.
We had some beautiful
Indian clothing that we maybe
wore once and was in pretty
good shape, and had cultural
and religious items in our
home we didnt know what to
do with. We decided that there
should be some place where we
can displace them nicely and
have somebody else enjoy them
as well, says Gill, sharing the stores vision.
The founders then started asking their
family, friends and the community for help and
donations. Within a month, they had enough
items to open a store. For donations, our
community is wonderful, they are very giving.
Half of our stuff is brand new, our community
gives and they give well, says Gill, adding that
thrifting has been a part of the community since
a long time. When we were new immigrants,
our relatives helped us with house wear, blankets
to start us off. Thrifting is nothing new for our
community; they have always been doing it. We
just bought it into focus in a store setting.
It was, in fact, their experience helping out
at a thrift store in Abbotsford that urged them
to take on this project. Some time back, Gill,
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along with Arneja and Malli, had set up a Seva Thrift

room in an existing non-profit called Second Chance
Thrift store in Abbotsford. They gave us a room and
asked us to help with the Indian wear that came in.
They did not know how to price it, hang it, or sort
items like the three-piece salwars together, explains Gill.
She further narrates that they asked family and
friends to donate items, which were then tagged and
showcased at the store. They had a huge response; the
team noticed that people had interest and were buying
the items on sale. This got them to start a thrift store in
Surrey for charity. They mentored us to start something
in Surrey and to fundraise as well, adds Gill, revealing
that East West stands for the fact that the store is for
the general community and not just East Indians.
For those who wish to donate but do not want to part
with their expensive designer wear, Seva Thrift also does
consignments. We understand people are not going to
give their $5,000 lehengas to charity. So what we want
to do is provide some space for consignment as well
where people can consign their expensive designer wear
and make a bit of money as well.
Arneja adds, We will keep 60 per cent of whatever it
sells at and 40 per cent goes to the donor. Our half goes
to charity and their half goes to them so they feel good
about giving their item away. Proceeds collected at
Seva Thrift will go to the Surrey Hospital and
Outpatient Care Foundation this year, which will
support worthwhile medical equipment and services.
To carry forward this good deed, the founders need a
lot of donations and volunteers. Volunteers, willing to
work four hours a week, are needed to help organize and
sell the items. Volunteers are at the core of what we
do. Without volunteers we are not able to provide this
valuable service to the community, asserts Arneja.
Donations can be dropped off at the store from
Tuesday to Saturday between 10 am to 5 pm. The
thrift shop can also be contacted to pick up items. East
West accepts stitched and unstitched Indian clothing,
jewellery, accessories, footwear, western clothing, home
decor, houseware, gardening tools, small appliances
and furniture, toys, and sports equipment. They do
not accept cribs, strollers, car seats, mattresses or large
furniture items.
East West Thrift store is situated at 9430 120th Street
in Surrey, and is open Monday to Saturday between
10 am to 5:30 pm. For volunteer opportunities, call
604-765-2000; for donations and other information,
call 778-293-0015. Go ahead and do your bit for the
community.
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Photos: Stephen Morgan
IN PICTURES
Dinner by Starlight
Surrey Night Market
At Dinner by Starlight, an annual fundraiser by Indian Summer Festival

(ISF), chef Vikram Vij prepared a special meal in honour of internationallyrenowned actor, model and designer, Waris Ahluwalia. As part of ISF,
Ahluwalia also had a talk about fashion, creativity and how he turned a
discriminatory incident into a chance to educate.
Reborn after last years devastating storm, Surrey Night Market

has returned for its third season featuring great entertainment,
delicious ethnic cuisines, popular merchandise, and a valuable
door prize: a brand new Honda Civic
scheduled on the last day of the market (August 14) at 9 pm.
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Twenty Five winners were honoured at the sixth Annual Surreys

Top 25 Under 25 Awards Reception. The winners youth under the
age of 25 were chosen based upon their business or community
achievements, leadership ability, community involvement, professional
achievements, and uniqueness of their business or community projects.
Johnny Lever Live

Vivah Collection Grand Opening
Vivah Collection, a well-known clothing house in Vancouver and the
Lower Mainland, recently opened their new showroom in the
Payal Business Center in Surrey. Guests got a glimpse of some of the
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City of Bhangra Festival

Vancouver International Bhangra Celebrations City of Bhangra Festival
returned for its 11th year in May. The Festival united local and international
artists with audiences of all ages for a 10-day all-out dance and music fest.
Komagata Maru Exhibition

Carleton Universitys Canada-India Centre for Excellence unveiled
an art exhibition to commemorate the events around the
Komagata Maru incident on the same day Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau formally apologized for the incident in the House
of Commons. The exhibition included Punjabi artist Jarnail Singhs
10 paintings, which were also part of a series of 21 paintings
included in the large format book A Journey with the Endless Eye,
by Ajmer Rode. Canada-India Centre board member Barj Dhahan
who purchased and donated the paintings to the university
attended the exhibitions opening along with Rode, Indian High
Commissioner Vishnu Prakash, Canada-India Centre board chair
and university Board of Governors member Pradeep Merchant,
and Carleton President Roseann OReilly Runte. Photos: Justin Tang
First Surrey Pride Parade

recently took place on June 26 was a
great success. Politicians and noted members
of the South Asian commnunity where present
at the event.
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dARPAN RECIPES
Peshwari
Lamb Kebab
energetic & artistic:
Chef alfred
Prasad
ingredients
his delightful kebab recipe features grilled lamb chops marinated with
raw papaya, garlic, ground chilli, fennel and cream. Chef Prasads lamb is
remarkably barbecued or grilled in a tandoor oven. You can buy chaat masala
from Indian grocery stores or online.
elebrated chef Alfred Prasad has

established his name in the competitive
and constantly-evolving world of the culinary
star anise
arts. Hailing from Chennai, situated in the
2 tbsp of fennel seeds
Southern region of India, Prasads cuisine

reflects his extensive travel tales across the
2 tbsp of malt vinegar
vibrant landscape of India that has always
1 tsp chilli powder
intrigued the west with its treasure of spices
1 tsp paprika
and herbs.
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Working on his penchant for
3 racks of lamb
science and an inclination for artistry,
1 tbsp of papaya
Prasad made a move to London to further

his passion for cooking after graduating
4 garlic cloves, peeled
in Hotel Management and working at
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notable restaurants in India. Starting off
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as a Sous Chef at Londons Tamarind of
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Mayfair in 1999, Prasad swiftly made his
tsp chaat masala
way up to become the Executive Chef, and
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in 2002 earned the honour of being the

youngest Indian to receive a Michelin Star
creative energy behind prominent dining
spaces in London that include Imli Street
and Tamarind of London. Presently, he is
working on his restaurant project and his
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Mix together the malt vinegar, chilli

powder, paprika powder, and salt.
Then add the chops, mix well and set
to one side.
In a blender, add grated raw papaya,
peeled garlic, green chilli, and vegetable
oil and blend until smooth. Transfer to
a mixing bowl, add the double cream,
teaspoon of the ground fennel seed,
and star anise powder and mix well.
Add the pre-marinated lamb chops to the
bowl and mix together well. Marinate for
three to four hours before cooking.
Serve hot sprinkled with chaat masala

and lemon juice.
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Start the lamb kebab with the spices.

Dry-grind the fennel seeds and star anise,
then transfer it to an airtight container.
You only need teaspoonful of this
mixture later.
To cook, thread a skewer through the

lamb chops and grill in a medium hot
tandoor or over a barbecue (no need
for the skewer) for about four minutes,
then turn over and grill for a further
three minutes.
at the age of 29. Prasad is described as the
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grilled
aubergine rolls
By Chef alfred Prasad
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hef Prasad exploits the meaty and robust quality of

aubergines in this striking vegetarian recipe, using
the vegetable to wrap up a gently spiced and aromatic

quinoa, paneer and crunchy vegetable filling. A perfect
mix of textures and flavours, this recipe could easily be
multiplied to feed a crowd.
ingredients
tsp ground turmeric
100 g of quinoa
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
3 tbsp of olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted
100 g of paneer, grated
1 pinch of salt
1 tsp garam masala
3 medium aubergines
bunch of coriander
1 tbsp of olive oil

1 small onion, chopped
1 dash of vegetable oil
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tsp chilli powder
1 red beetroot, coarsely

grated
2 carrots, coarsely grated
1 red pepper, cut small
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Wash and cook the quinoa as per

packet instructions, using water
or stock. Drain and set aside.
Mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil,
toasted cumin and salt in a bowl.
Trim the aubergines and slice
lengthways into 4 mm thick slices.
Brush the slices generously with
the oil marinade.
Place a griddle pan or large frying
pan over medium heat and add
one tablespoon of olive oil. Once
hot, fry the aubergine slices
for approximately two to three
minutes on each side until soft
and coloured.
Once all the aubergine slices are
cooked, set aside on a kitchen
towel to drain.
For the paneer and quinoa
filling, place a non-stick pan over
medium heat and add vegetable
oil. Once hot, add the onion and
saut until a light golden brown

colour.
Add the ginger-garlic paste,
turmeric, salt and chilli powder
and saut for a further two
minutes.
Add the cooked quinoa and cook
for a further five to seven minutes,
then add the grated paneer and
remove from the heat. Finish
with garam masala powder and
chopped coriander.
Lay out the aubergine slices on
a chopping board. Spread a
generous layer of the filling on
top of each and sprinkle over the
vegetables. Roll up each slice to
enclose the filling.
Stack the aubergine rolls onto
plates and serve immediately.
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Makeup
By Catherine Tse
pplying makeup
with your fingers is
entirely underrated.
Its utter joy
drawing on your
face with satisfyingly chubby, bold
strokes, then blending out with
the synergy of skin against skin.
Add to this: formulas for stick
makeup have never been more
sophisticated. Eye shadows that
are lightweight yet waterproof.
Foundations that are realistic and
buildable. Cheek colours that
are foolproof and glowy.
A cinch to pack (and TSAfriendly), theyre a travellers dream.
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Never worry about finding spilled,

melted or shattered surprises
at the bottom of your bag. Their
portability also means that quick
touch-ups are a breeze. Just
dab on a bit more colour, pat
with clean fingers and youre
good to go.
For hot summer months, the
ease of application couldnt be
more appealing. No fussing
with brushes (and subsequent
washings) and once youve got
the hang of it, you can be done
with your face in less than
10 minutes.
There are a few tricks to

make this kind of makeup
work its best:
Prime your face with

moisturiser (or primer), but
dont powder. Think, like for
like, so use all your creams, lotions,
gels and liquids together so theyll
blend seamlessly. Its like priming
your walls for the right kind of paint;
oil-based paints dont sit well on top
of latex paint and vice versa. The
right kind of primer is crucial.
Work in thin layers and build

up slowly. It might be tempting
to be heavy-handed with the
products, as if youre colouring, but
resist. Start with one or two strokes,
pat on, then add more as needed.
Its far easier to add colour than
to remove it, and thin layers make
blending more manageable.
Blend well. And by blend, I

mean pat, not rub. Rubbing
will only end up smearing the
makeup around. Instead, use your
fingers to tap and bounce off your
skin, working the makeup into your
face until it looks seamless. There
should be no discernible edges.
Stop blending. Once youre

done, leave it and move on to
something else for a minute.
This kind of makeup will set, so give
it a bit of time to settle in. Take a final
look and if you need to add a little
more, do it then.
Powder, as necessary. As
your final step, this is when
you can apply your powder
products. If you tend to be oily,
powder around your nose and
forehead. But keep it strategic: leave
your high points alone (cheekbones,
bridge of nose, Cupids bow, arches,
etc.) or youll smother the glowy
nature of this kind of makeup.
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For face, the just-launched Vanish Seamless

Finish Foundation Stick ($56, Sephora) by
Hourglass provides a silky and impressively
pigmented product. Use this foundation stick
sparingly to even out your skintone and then tap
on a little more as a concealer just on areas that
need it. And kudos to Hourglass for providing
a new base that comes in 26 shades to give
almost everyone a fighting chance of finding a
good match. If your skin is in good condition,
Cliniques Chubby in the Nude Foundation Stick
($29, Clinique counters) offers light to medium
coverage with a beautiful, second-skin finish.
This lightweight formula is nearly foolproof and
probably best for those with combination to oily
skins. Available in 10 shades.
When applying cheek colour, start with a small
area to give yourself space to blend out. Place
the stick flush under your cheekbone in the
space between the outer corner of your eye and
your ear, drag it lightly about 2 cm and then start
tapping and blending. Tap up and out to blend
into the hairline and make sure you dont bring it
in past the centre of your pupils. Este Lauders
Pure Color Lip and Cheek Summer Glow ($38,
Este Lauder counters) is a dual-ended, 2-in-1
product that might be all you need for a casual
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Available in two shades. If you absolutely cannot live
without a brush, Pur Minerals Chateau Cheek Stain
($27, Shoppers Drug Mart) is another dual-ended
product. At one end is an antioxidant-packed gel
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Summer eyes demand smudgeproof, waterproof

and sweatproof formulas, which is exactly
what Make Up For Evers Aqua XL Eye Pencil
Waterproof Eyeliners ($25, Sephora) deliver.
This product will set, so if you want to do any
smudging do it right after applying (i.e. do one
eye at a time). Available in 20 rainbow bright
shades with finishes including matte, satin,
diamond (shimmer) and iridescent. Another
budge-proof eye product is Este Edits The
Edgiest Kohl Shadowstick ($26, Sephora). Use
this as an eyeliner or scribble onto lids and
blend outwards to create a smoky look. They
layer beautifully, so just a couple from the
10 colour options can be combined to create
a multitude of looks.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Catherine Tse
Catherine is a Vancouver lifestyle writer with a
love for travel, food, animals and all things
beautiful. She has written for the National Post,
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Hair & Makeup: Pink Orchid Studio
Outfits by: Holt Renfrew & Club Monaco
BY KANIKA SASAN
FA S H I O N
FORWARD
Whats trending this summer!
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Shoes & bag: Holt Renfrew
his summer, while various new trends make

headway, the old classics still remain popular.
From rompers to duster coats, we bring to you
eight exciting fashion looks from the latest
collections of coveted brands, Holt Renfrew and
Club Monaco. Explore vibrant cocktail dresses, off-shoulder tops,
playful patterns, and casual wear, and get trendy this season!
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Romper Style
Not only is this one of the most comfortable trends this
season, a stylish romper is sure to shorten the time it takes
to get ready. This Club Monaco blue romper is chic and
fashionable and can be accentuated with a playful clutch
and contrasting heels.
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Playful in Plaid
Model: Shakila, Shoes: Holt Renfrew
A crop top with a plaid

pattern is just perfect for
this season. Paired with
casual beige ankle-length
pants, this ensemble put
together from Club Monaco
is definitely a winner for a
casual day look.
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Coating Pleasure
Model: Harjot, Pant: Club Monaco
This bright Runway duster coat

by Marni in 2-thread tropical wool
and contrasting colours is ideal to
showcase your summery mood.
It is also a great option to wear at
a formal event. We have paired it
up with red Jimmy Choo stilettos
to complete the lively look.
Available at Holt Renfrew.
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Bold in Blue
Dont you just love the colour?
Electric blue, a trending shade
this season is flattering on all skin
types. We picked a beautiful v-neck
cocktail dress by Fausto Puglisi
and paired it with a beige handbag
by Stella McCartney and black and
white Prada stilletos to give it a
touch of sophistication and luxury.
Available at Holt Renfrew.
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Dare to Bare
Model: Eileen
Yes, just as the title suggests,

this black jumper from Holt
Renfrew will definitely amp up
your look this summer. The
outfit has been reinvented
with a modern, bold style
comprising of lace details in the
front and suspenders behind.
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Top it Up
A polished and oldfashioned look that is
stylish throughout. The
shoulder-baring top by
Theory is alluring in a
modest way. This
hassle-free style is ideal
for casual brunches,
making a statement at
work or a lovely picnic
date. Rock the look with
a flair skirt. Available at
Holt Renfrew.
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Feathery Fashion
To p a n d s h o e s : H o l t R e n f r e w
Get creative with this feathery

black tube top by Marie Saint
Pierre. It is edgy yet chic and
the feathery pattern adds a
different mood to it. For a smart
summer look, we paired it up
with jeans and stylish stilettos.
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Silk Touch
This v-neck sleeveless silk satin
dress with high slits by Dion
Lee impresses with its fiery
colour and cut. With the right
pair of shoes and accessories,
this resort wear is bound to
make heads turn. Available
at Holt Renfrew.
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DARPAN STYLE
BY JOSEPH A. FEDERICO
Summer is a season of adventures,

in and out of your clothes.
TRAVEL
LIKE
A
e are in the midst

of summer 2016;
it has been a long
time coming and
finally a season where most of us
thought the days of sun and surf
would never arrive. Sun-kissed hair
and salty skin mix with cold drinks
and flirtatious passersby every
night of the week. This is a season
of adventure, in and out of your
clothes.
Summer 2016 sees travel
to faraway lands with some of
todays hottest designs. Men,
you are up first.
Think jet-set! Flirty, fast and fun.
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On the top, you are light. Cotton or

linen button down shirts don your
chest and arms. Pinks, salmons,
cremes and whites are all the
rage. Mix and match patterns of
shirts with solid-coloured bowties.
Think nerd sheik.
If you would like to layer,
consider investing in a timeless
piece such as an air brushed
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suede, solid-coloured jacket

by Canadas own Christopher
Bates. These jackets are great
for travel because they are
easy on the eyes, and do not
have to be ironed or well-kept
at all times. Throw one over your
shoulder, tie it around your waist
for an afternoon airport cocktail, or
throw it in you carry on bag. Easy
and breezy.
On your head, you will sport
straw fedoras. They are light, and
also mean you can get away with
a messy hairstyle or longer, more
un-kept hair. It is the summertime,
so do not worry too much about
the lustrous locks.
If you are a man who
likes to look and think
young, run to your local
jeweller or department
store, and buy an anchor
bracelet or two. Layering
bracelets is very fashion forward at

the moment; you will look like you are
a true island traveller set for exotic
lands.
You cannot go commando down
there, so invest in a pair of rolled up
vintage safari shorts. Crme coloured,
khaki coloured or brown will suffice
just fine. Make sure the length is short
enough to look mature, but not too
short; understood?
On well-kept feet, do not wear
socks. You do not want to come off as
too touristy. Invest in a pair of Sperry
Top Siders blue or classic brown.
Now it is time for the ladies to
make a go of it. Flowy, sheer red rose
printed blouses would look best for
a long flight, mixed with a boyfriendstyle chino pant and some rope
wedges. This look says freedom
and ready for some summer fun.
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with the same style of rope wedges.
Also on the top, wrap yourself up in an
extra long, extra light summer scarf. The best
things about sporting scarves are that the knot
possibilities are endless. You do not even have to
tie it up for it to be fashion forward. And if you are
really feeling ambitious, a scarf can double as a
designer-esque belt in jean belt loops.
On the bottom, sport baggier denim shorts.
All kinds of washes and designs are up and
coming this summer of 2016. The baggier the
better, trust me. Your baggy shorts will pair nicely
with a swimsuit or bikini top. Think freer like you
did 1980s or 1990s style.
As an accessory, invest in an oversized
khaki-coloured canvas bag. This kind of carry-on
item can be easily organized into compartments
for makeup, sunglasses, electronics and
summer reading. Just make sure it fits the travel
parameters.
Another accessory is a timeless pair of gold
aviator sunglasses or tortoise shell sunglasses.
Do not break the bank if these are not laying
around your home; your local department store
should carry either one of these aforementioned
looks.
Finally, try not to quaff as much as you would
during other seasons. Live freely, live like a true
summer girl. Makeup should be lighter gold
tones and natural hues. And put your hair up in a
messy bun. You will be best to travel with the best
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TA K E A S E AT B U T
DONT
S TAY
LONG
BY ASHLEY STEPHENS
Why a sedentary lifestyle doesnt sit well for your health
with Athabasca University, and given this area

of research is fairly new, we are still exploring
the mechanisms regarding sitting and
increased chronic disease risk. Our data has
even linked excessive sedentary time with
psychosocial health factors like depression.
Considering it is estimated adults spend
more than half of their waking hours sitting,
whether it be at a desk, on the couch, eating
esearch has shown the amount of

time one spends sitting in a day is
associated with not only a higher risk
of cardiovascular diseases but also type-2
diabetes, cancer and cancer-related deaths.
We believe there are several factors, as to
why, says Dr. Jeff Vallance, associate professor
and Tier II Canada research chair in Health
Promotion and Chronic Disease Management
HEART
BRAIN
We rely on movement to pump oxygen

and blood throughout our bodies and
this includes our brain. Sitting for
long periods of time slows this process
and slows our brains function as the
release of brain- and mood-enhancing
chemicals isnt being triggered.
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or commuting, its unnerving to think we are

putting ourselves at risk every day with normal,
necessary and seemingly harmless activities.
While you may think youre resting after
a rough workout or feeling productive after
a good day at the office, we may actually
be worse from too much time spent on our
bottoms.
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As blood flows slower during extended

sitting sessions and muscles burn less
fat as a result of inactivity, fatty acids
have been found to more easily clog the
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PANCREAS
The pancreas produces insulin, a hormone

that allows your body to use and store
glucose for energy. If muscles sit inactive
for too long, their cells dont respond as
well to insulin and the pancreas continues
to produce more and more which can
lead to diabetes. Excessive insulin also
promotes cell growth which has been
linked to an increased risk of colon, breast
and endometrial cancers.
MUSCLES
Sitting for long periods of time can do

a number on our muscles even though
theyre doing nothing at all. When we
sit, our abdominals and glutes tend to
go unused resulting in poor posture, a
swayback, and/or instability. We lose
strength and length in our stride and see
a decrease in mobility as a result of tight,
short hip flexor muscles.
SPINE
A sore back, neck or shoulders is one

result of a sedentary lifestyle but more
serious and permanent damage can occur.
While our shoulder and back muscles are
overextended and contribute to our lack
of a straight back, we are also straining
our vertebrae and risk damaging our
disks. Our spines lose their flexibility,
putting us at risk of injury when we do
start to move again.
BONES
Certain activities, such as running and

walking, that are weight-bearing actually
encourage hip and leg bones to grow
stronger, thicker and denser. Without
these activities, we risk soft bones and the
potential for osteoporosis.
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WAYS TO BALANCE
OUT A SEdENTARY
LIFESTYLE:
Sit up straight
If you have to sit down, make sure youre
not slouching. Keep your core engaged or
try sitting on something unstable like an
exercise ball.
Stay social
Not only does getting out and being social
often encourages activity but it can also
keep you accountable. Ask others about
their success and allow it to motivate you.
Stretch
Incorporating stretches for your hip flexors,
hamstrings and glutes as well as yoga poses
like the cat pose or cow pose into your daily
routine can improve the negative effects
prolonged sitting has on your muscles, legs,
back and abdominals.
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People need to learn to

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all day, and taking a few
standing breaks, with no exercise
throughout the day, is not
an ideal solution.
Physiologically, sitting for too long may
slow down the bodys metabolism, affecting
blood sugars and blood pressure. This can lead
to weight gain. From a behavioural perspective,
when somebody is sitting for too long, other
behaviours that may be health-enhancing, such a
light, moderate or vigorous intensity movement is
not happening. So to put it simply, sitting replaces
health-enhancing activity, says Vallance.
Its not necessarily just the act of sitting that
is unhealthy but the dangers of a lifestyle that
accompanies an abundance of inactivity.
We are referring to prolonged and excessive
sitting when referring to these negative health
outcomes, explains Vallance. Of course, some
sitting (like sleep) may have restorative functions.
Research has not quite yet pinpointed a particular
cutpoint as to when sitting becomes hazardous.
It would depend on the individual, and their
overall daily activity pattern.
Evaluating your daily movement may be the
first step of many more to come.
People need to learn to incorporate physical
activity into their day. Being sedentary all day,
and taking a few standing breaks, with no exercise
throughout the day, is not an ideal solution,
he says. We often see what I think are overly
simplistic recommendations to break up sitting,
such as walking to deliver a message to your
colleague, or walking around the office. While
this is a start and certainly wont hurt, I think
people need to make bigger, lifestyle changes.
These active and/or standing behaviours need to
become habit.
Vallance suggests that active commuting,
standing workstations and activity monitors
encourage a more permanent lifestyle change.
You may need to start by setting an alarm or
downloading an app to remind you to stay active
but youll soon find yourself with healthy habits
that counteract all your time spent sitting.
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Tips to
enjoy a safe
workout in
the summer.
WORKING
OU T
IN
THE
HEAT
BY NICK HILDEN
ere all
excited once
summer
comes the
season for getting outside
and getting active. Whether
that means running, hiking,
cycling, or performing any
other form of outdoor exercise,
youve finally got the weather
on your side.
But when you combine physical
exertion with increased temperatures, youre faced by a number of
risks. Dehydration is the first that
comes to mind, but all of that excess
sweating also means that youll be
pumping through your bodys supply
of electrolytes and sodium.
The obvious solution is to drink a ton of
water, but it might not be that simple too
much water with too little electrolytes can
lead to hyponatremia (translation: low blood
sodium levels), which can cause nausea,
confusion, muscle cramping, seizures, and in
extreme cases even death.
So how can you make sure that youre
enjoying a safe workout in the summer heat?
Here are a few tips:
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Get your
water
Before you work out

drink at least two
glasses of water, and be sure that
you have a water source close at hand
while you exercise, whether that means a
water fountain, bottle, or camel bag. Drink
at least every 15 minutes, even if you dont
think you need to. After youre finished, be
sure to put back at least two more glasses.
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And your
electrolytes
You can replenish your stores

of electrolytes by either drinking
electrolyte-rich beverages or by taking
supplement capsules. A great way to
replenish water, electrolytes and carbs
while giving yourself a chance to cool
down is to eat a piece of fruit.
Salt up
It might seem counterintuitive,

but salt is an important part
of your workout as sodium
is one of the main components of your
electrolytes. Once you start sweating it
all out, youve got to restock your bodys
stores. A small handful of olives, salted nuts,
or pumpkin seeds make for a great sodium
boost.
Precool
Studies have shown that

precooling by taking a cold
shower and chugging an icy
beverage right before your workout doesnt
just combat the effects of high temperatures,
but can actually boost your performance.
Pick your
times wisely
The hottest part of the day spans

roughly 10 am to 3 pm, so if possible
avoid working out during this period. The
coolest time of the day will always be the
early morning.
Dont forget
the sunscreen
Sun burns, skin damage, and skin

cancer are all potential risks even
on cloudy days. So if youre going to be
outdoors for long stretches, be sure to apply
sunscreen. And dont forget the easy to miss
areas, like your nose, ears, the back of the
neck and your lips.
Dress appropriately
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you can go as far as getting some hi-tech
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materials that keep you cool and wick sweat
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Look for shade
Find some coverage to keep

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When temperatures get really high,

its often a good idea to play it safe
and dial down your workout a bit. Some
days, its alright to give it a six or seven
rather than your 10.
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Pay attention
to your body
We all know that part of

working out involves pushing
through the pain or exhaustion, but when it
comes to exercising in the heat that mindset
can be dangerous. If you start to feel dizzy,
confused, nauseous, or overwhelmingly
tired, its a sign that something is wrong.
Give yourself a break and get some water.
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green
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Learn ways to create a healthy garden
ardening is always a
great idea to add life to
a dull or unused area.
Though it might seem like an
easy task, creating your own
garden does not limit itself to
just planting and watering.
Planting a flower or
vegetable garden is a great
hobby that not only beautifies
your home, but is also good for

your health and allows you to take
pride in your work every time you
look out your kitchen window,
says Terry Caddo, General
Manager of Canada Blooms.
If you arent a natural green
thumb, here are a few tips to
ensure your garden is healthy
and happy:
Good soil is must

Soil holds the water and the nutrients required for a plant to
grow. If a soil doesnt have enough nutrients, the plant will fail
to thrive. Potting mixes can be purchased to ensure a healthy
soil for your plants, or you can fertilize.
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Plants need water and sun

Plants need water; not too much that they
drown but enough so that they dont dry out
and wither. If you are planting in pots, make
sure there are holes in the bottom for proper
drainage.
Plants harness energy from the sun using
a process called photosynthesis. Therefore,
most plants require a good amount of direct
sunlight to grow. Do some research to know
which plants can handle less sun exposure
in your garden.
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Dont forget the pruning

Most plants require some kind of pruning.
Cut back tall grasses and low or dead
branches to make room for new growth. By
removing wilted flowers from your plant, also
called deadheading, you will help the plant
direct its energy into stronger leaves and roots.
This will also encourage production of more
flowers making your garden a colourful space.
Give your plant the

needed nutrients
Plants require three main nutrients to survive:
nitrogen for the leaves, phosphorus for the
roots, and potassium for the flowers and fruit.
It is important to have an even balance of
these three ingredients. If so, the whole plant
will be fed, and grow to be strong and healthy.
Plant at the right time

Most annuals can handle being planted
leading up to spring, however bulbs such as
tulips, daffodils, and crocuses flower in the
spring requiring them to be planted before
the ground freezes the year before.
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Your garden may not look perfect on your
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Small
Outdoor
Space
Making the most of
a little bit of land
By Ashley sTephens
your balcony
may not be big
or your backyard
may seem small
but that doesnt
mean you
cant decorate,
accessorize and,
most importantly,
enjoy the outdoor
living space
youre lucky
enough to have.
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iving in a big city

comes with many
amenities but,
unfortunately, an abundance of
outdoor space isnt usually one
of them. Your balcony may not
be big or your backyard may
seem small but that doesnt
mean you cant decorate,
accessorize and, most
importantly, enjoy the outdoor
living space youre lucky
enough to have.
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Your furniture must be

functional, especially when
your space is limited.
Decorate a work bench with
greenery that can double as
a buffet for serving meals or
entertaining guests. Look for
coffee tables that can also be
used as stools, or stools as
coffee tables, to maximize the

amount of seating your patio
offers while also having a
place to rest glasses or serve
snacks.
Dont think you have room
for a fire pit and a table? Find
a fire pit with a flat cover that
can transform into a table
when not in use. Not only
is function important
but multifunction will
be the key to making
the most of a small
space.
When choosing
furniture you have
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to consider weather, foliage

from trees, and, number one,
comfort, says Melody Li Grey
of Earthformers, a landscaping
company with experience in
custom builds and creative
property design.
Limited space, whether
its indoors or out, means
its essential to only include
furniture that suits your needs.
When looking to update
an outdoor space the most
important factor to consider
is what you want to use that
outdoor space for, Grey says.
Evening relaxation, visiting with
friends and family, a quiet space
to curl up and read a book or
firing up the barbeque and
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The biggest
mistake that
homeowners
or renters often
make when
it comes to
setting up patio
or balcony is
too much stuff.
Keep it simple. A
cluttered space is
not comfortable
or fun to entertain
guests.
having some beers.
If youre not likely to need
extra seating for guests,
you dont need to fit it in just
because it seems expected.
Instead, focus on what you will
be doing when youre outdoors
and furnish accordingly. This
may mean a small bistro table
with two chairs for al fresco
dining or working outside.
Alternatively, a cozy recliner
or hammock may be all the
seating your space actually
needs to be liveable.
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If you dream of eating

homegrown herbs or enjoy
watching a garden grow,
dont be discouraged by a
lack of outdoor availability.
Go vertical with your garden
without taking away precious
space on your patio. A blank
wall or a bare fence is the
perfect canvas for creating a
masterpiece of greenery all
you have to do is get creative.
Attach small pots to hung
wired netting, craft and hang
a slim planter to perfectly fit
your space, or repurpose a
shipping pallet up against
a wall. Lattice, ladders and
bookshelves all make perfect
planters for many types of
gardens.
Window boxes are an easy
way to include flowers in your
outdoor dcor without taking
up coveted floor or table
space. As an added bonus,
they can be enjoyed from
both indoors and outdoors.
The biggest mistake that
homeowners or renters often
make when it comes to setting
up patio or balcony is too
much stuff, says Grey. Keep
it simple. A cluttered space
is not comfortable or fun to
entertain guests.
A small space doesnt
mean you should fill it with
small objects. Instead, find a
few key furniture pieces that
will stand out and scale back
on the accessories to avoid
clutter and making the space

feel closed in.
Have fun with the accessories
you do decide to include and
look for ways to incorporate
your personality into your patio
that is functional as well. Find a
planter in a fun shape that can
also double as a side table or
seek out vintage decor that can
act as an ottoman or a stool.
Is your space oddly shaped?
Fill nooks and crannies or
awkward spaces with built-in
shelving or custom pieces.
Use mirrors as you would
indoors and add a few to a
small space to reflect the
outdoor light and make your
patio look bigger than it
actually is.
A lack of storage doesnt have
to be an issue just because you
lack an abundance of space.
Look for benches and ottomans
that open up to store outdoor
tableware or extra blankets.
Try wall-mounted shelves,
tables, or benches that can
be folded down when not
being used. You wont have to
sacrifice space for something
that isnt apt to be used all the
time.
Make a big statement with
a little bit of land by focusing
on functional key pieces that
let your style shine through.
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Paper or plasma if youre a reader,

this question has plagued you at least
once in your life. But which is better?
paper; its comfortable, especially
if you have a newer version of Kindle. Its improved a lot.
While there is no doubt Kindles are improving, what about
memories? Books can be physical reminders of your life and take
you back to the moment you read
them. That old worn-out copy of
Harry Potter with spells scribbled
in the margins takes you back
to your carefree middle school
years. That mud-stained mystery novel takes you back to that
beach vacation you took with
the family. Kindles cant do that
each book is exactly the same.
Books
v/s
The convenience
KINDLE
BY TARANA RANA
2015
was the year

of the paper
book. According
to the Association of American
Publishers annual data report,
e-book sales dropped 7.5 per cent
while paperback sales increased
by 8.9 per cent. Bookstores
worldwide reported a resurgence
of hardback and paperback book
sales. Even Chapters Indigo in
Canada reported a double-digit
increase in print sales and claimed
that customers were buying less
e-readers and tablets like Kindle.
Does that mean that the Kindle
is dead? Sadly, no. Despite these
promising statistics, there is still a
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place for Kindle and its e-book

reader brethren and so, the
long-standing debate still rages
on: which is better? Paper books
or e-books? Lets explore some
of the benefits and drawbacks
of both.
The physicality
There is something appealing
about the weight of a paper
book. Its a sensory experience, the textured jacket, the
smell, the soft pages, and that
slight rustling sound as you
turn a page its all physically
pleasing. It feels good, states
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business student at the University of British Columbia and
avid reader. Paper books just
feel real.
Kindles and other e-readers
lack this warmth. After staring at
computer screens for the majority of the day, whether youre at
work or school, it doesnt sound
very tempting to come back
and read for pleasure on yet
another screen. Sabrina Pannu,
a staff accountant at EY and
fellow bibliophile, disagrees.
You dont feel like youre reading a screen like on your smartphone or something. Its like
Kindle e-readers are light, compact and easy to carry. You can
slip it into your backpack, purse
or briefcase without a second
thought for space. This is especially convenient for those who
enjoy reading on public transit
or cant imagine setting out on a
vacation without a book or two.
Its like having a lightweight,
portable library with you rather
than lugging around a huge stack
of books, says Sabrina.
Paper books however dont enjoy the same convenience. Perhaps paperbacks are more convenient on the go, but the weight
still adds up. Die-hard paper
book advocates dont seem to be
bothered by this. According to
William, Yes, it can get heavy,
depending on the books. But
knowledge has weight. In addition, with paper books, you dont
have to worry about battery levels
or remember to charge them.
But on the other hand, its easier
to buy books on Kindle all you
need is a Wi-Fi connection. The
only thing is that a lot of books
dont have e-versions, adds
Sabrina. But Im all for the portability and convenience.
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The cost
When it comes to cold, hard cash, digital reading

has an edge. E-books tend to be cheaper than print
versions, at least in Canada. So once you shell out
money for the Kindle or another e-reader, you can
get e-books for a lower price than their ink-and-paper
twins. Best sellers are always cheaper on Kindle,
classics are free to download and there are always
thousands of free books, says Sabrina. I get a lot of
free trials to magazines and newspapers too.
On the other hand, there are ways to source
less-expensive paper books. You can often find
the latest bestsellers at half the price at local thrift
stores or charity shops. Classics and obscure reads
can be sourced at second-hand bookstores for a
decent price and its also a great way to come
across reading material you never knew existed.
The concentration
Most people, even Kindle loyalists, agree that
when it comes to deep reading, they concentrate best
with a paper book. Its definitely preferable to have
a paper copy if Im studying, admits Sabrina. There
have been numerous small studies that suggest that
reading on paper instead of a screen is better for
memory retention and focus. Anne Mangen from
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that showed readers retain plot elements better
when reading on paper instead of Kindle. If youre
reading a heavier or more challenging book and
want to retain it, it might be best to stick to paper.
Then theres also the fact that its easier to get
distracted on a Kindle, especially on those that
allow you to browse the Internet. Its hard to resist
that temptation of checking your email, browsing
content on websites or reading the headlines.
So which is better?
At the end of the day, its hard to say. One can argue
the pros and cons of paper books vs. e-books till
youre blue in the face but the preference is extremely
personal. While some remain firmly in one camp or
the other, many readers embrace both they have
a Kindle but they also buy paper books. No matter
what you choose, happy reading!
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He always has a way of making
me smile no matter what. He has
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He truly is the man of my dreams.
His smile is infectious and it
warms my heart. He is my rock
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Ricky: There are many things I

love about Sonia, too many to list.
If I had to choose one, it would be
her empathy. How she cares for
others with all her heart and puts
others needs before her own.
She always makes sure everyone
is taken care of around her.
Could you share your

proposal story?
Sonia: It was a surprise proposal.
Rick, planned our vacation to
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14-day vacation for us in the
same month as my birthday,
to Hawaii and we had the most
magical time. A couple of weeks
before going, Rick had mentioned
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contests and giveaways for
attractions and things to do in
Hawaii. He later told me we had
won a free photoshoot in Oahu.
I was so excited! Who wouldnt
want a photoshoot in paradise?
For the photoshoot, we
drove up to the North Shore, to
Waimanalo Beach. The location
that Rick had chosen took
my breath away. We met our
photographer and she took a
couple of casual photos. She
then asked me to look into the
ocean for a shot. I had my back
turned to Rick and was looking
into the ocean. The photographer
asked me to turn around, and
there Rick was on one knee. It
felt like my heart stopped. He
then went on to state how much
he loved me, and asked me to
marry him.
Describe your wedding day.

What was your favourite
Sonia: Our wedding day was magical.
We are so thankful and blessed to
have our wedding the way we wanted
it. We have amazing parents, who
supported us in doing a destination
wedding from day one, and who
supported us in making our dream
wedding a reality. Our wedding was at
the Royal Hawaiian Luxury Resort in
Waikiki, Oahu.
We describe our wedding as
tropical Indian fusion. We honoured
the Sikh traditions by having the
ardaas and we gave respect to all our
family and friends by including them
in the milne ceremony. We wanted to
signify the joining of our two families.
My favourite part of the ceremony
was when I was walking down the
aisle, and I saw Rick standing at the
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forgot where I was. She is more beautiful than Hawaii!
I also loved it when the Reverend announced us as
We said our vows that we had written ourselves. We
did alternating vows, where we each took turns. We
wanted to symbolize the unity and equality in our union, by
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We had practiced a choreographed song that we danced

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The Celebration of Lights fireworks down at English
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makes for one unforgettable evening! Besides the glorious
firework show, theres a lot more to enjoy, from live music
to food and much more! This year, Netherlands, Australia
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ike most things in Vancouver, summer activities

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Every Sunday afternoon, this July and
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open to absolutely everyone. The lessons
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After youre done, stick around to watch
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Yes, you read that right! For the

past nine years, Vancouver has
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Lumbermans Arch in Stanley Park.
This year, the water fight takes place
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India
When to Go? November into
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ildlife tour expert Wild Planet Adventures (WPA) underscores

that when you travel abroad to encounter Earths most exotic
wild creatures is as important as the destination itself.
Josh Cohen, founder of WPA, offers his insights as to the when and
why wildlife lovers should travel abroad to maximize opportunities
for close encounters, particularly of the rare and elusive kind.
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April
Why? Wild tiger populations are

on the rise and rhino poaching has
decreased. The parks re-open immediately after the monsoons in November,
and tigers, used to empty habitat for
months, are at their most visible.
In April of this year, the World
Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced
officially that wild tiger numbers were
on the rise for the first time in over a
century. WPA combines visits to Kanha
(the best national park in India for
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forage during daylight hours creating opportunities

for viewing that dont exist during the rest of the
year. From May to October some of Africas rarest
nocturnal animals forage during the day in the
virtually unknown Green Kalahari, a savannah south
of the better known Kalahari Desert in South Africa.
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When to Go? August through
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When to Go? July through October
Why? Far away from the mayhem of this summers Olympics, the Pantanal
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WPA averages 1.5 jaguar sightings per day. During this time it gets increasingly
hotter and normal watering holes dry up, forcing the jaguars to hunt caiman on
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When to Go? August through October
Why? It is fruiting season when animals are
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elephants and more.
Technically Borneo has no distinct seasons,
although there are minor fluctuations in rainfall
at different times of year, on different sides of
the island. However, there is a distinct fruiting
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BY Tarana rana
Home to the Olympic National Park, endless

hiking trails, sandy beaches, temperate rainforests,
a trail of waterfalls, and more, Washington States
Olympic Peninsula is a summer mecca
for outdoor and nature enthusiasts.
aves crashing on
fine sand beaches,
craggy, ancient trees
sheltering wildlife, snowcapped
mountains in the distance the
Olympic Peninsula is as entrancing as it is wild. Situated on
the northwest corner of
Washington State,
it is truly a diverse blend of
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natural wonders!
With crystalclear lakes, three
pristine rainforests,
over 24 waterfalls, not
to mention the coastal
beaches, mountains,
hot springs, and more,
the Olympic Peninsula
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small cities that boast unique

cultural and community
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Whether you visit for a day
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of things to do. Here are some
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Nearby lies the small
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When youve soaked in as much natural wonder

as possible, why not take a city break? Here are
two small neighbouring cities to explore.
Port Angeles
Steeped in history, this small city has quite a lot
to offer. Spend a leisurely afternoon browsing
for antiques at the Port Angeles Antique Mall
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With crystal-clear lakes,

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downtown. Finish up by having a glass of

Washington State wine or two at Harbinger
Winery. If you have the time, make the
15-minute drive from Port Angeles to the
picturesque Washington Lavender Farm
where you can feast your senses on fields
of heavenly-smelling lavender.
Port Townsend
Situated on the northeast tip of the Olympic
Peninsula and only an hours drive away
from Port Angeles, this small maritime town
is another must-see in this region. With its
authentic Victorian-era buildings and booming
art scene, Port Townsend is a history-lovers
dream.
Walk around to get a feel of the place and be
sure to keep an eye out for breathtaking
buildings like the Jefferson County Courthouse!
You can further explore its rich maritime history
at the Jefferson Museum of Art and History
and take a walking tour of the area. When
youve worked up an appetite, a bite at one of
the local, quaint restaurants like the Fountain
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adventuring!
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LEXUS
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MSRP: $31,250
Motor: 1.8 L four-cylinder
Horsepower: 134 @ 5,200 rpm (net)
Torque (lb-ft): 142 @ 4,000 rpm
Gearbox: CVT
Layout: Front engine, front-wheel drive
Fuel economy: 6.0 L/100 km
mixed city/highway (observed)
f the Lexus portfolio of vehicles

were to take a class photo,
the CT 200h would be the shy
smart kid standing to the side.
I say that because the hybrid
sometimes gets overshadowed
by its bigger and faster gasolinechugging peers, but this green
hatchback is chock full of smart
engineering and affords a lot of
bang for the buck.
Back in 2014, the CT experienced a fairly significant overhaul, centered aesthetically on
the inclusion of a proper allimportant Lexus spindle grille
found now on all of the companys products. Granted, its a
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restrained version compared to

ones seen on, say, a RC F sports
coupe. For those not familiar
with the lingo, Im talking about
the large pinched-in trapezoidal
frame encompassing both upper
and lower bumper openings up
front.
The current model year is much
more conservative in terms of alterations, the only key difference
being an additional available F
SPORT Series 2 upgrade package that adds-on extra comfort
and convenience options such as
a navigation system, drivers seat
memory adjustability, garage
door opener, etcetera.
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Users can select from four

Lexus Hybrid Drive modes:
Normal, Sport, Eco and EV,
each altering performance
dynamics in a different way.
EV allows limited travel at
moderate speeds on primarily
electricity, and Sport prioritizes
throttle response.
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DaRPans press vehicle

for the week didnt include
said package, instead
coming in the Special
edition trim (+$6,300)
boasting its own highend bells and whistles
for example LeD head
and foglights and rainsensing windshield wipers
but surprisingly no navigation
system. The paint colour we got
was a beautiful nebula Grey Pearl featuring
a contrasting black roof and the Se-specific
gloss-black-painted door handles that, in my
opinion, breaks up the visual cohesiveness
and cheapens the cars image.
The CT is given a look and feel of being
close to the ground to emphasize a sporty
aura for the partially electric hatch. a relatively low roofline translates into cosier interior
space, and at 989 millimetres of headroom
for the driver, the top of my hat brushed up
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against the headliner while sitting behind the

wheel.
There are some neat treatments in the
passenger compartment I enjoyed, like the
fighter jet joystick transmission selector, and
seat warmer controls offering an incredible
eight temperature settings. What I didnt care
for so much, however, were the over-the-top
two-tone red and black leather seats.
as far as hybrids go, the driving experi-
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ence is above average. The redesign endowed the car with increased body rigidity
and upgraded suspension to enhance the
level of handling and lessen nVH (noise,
vibration and harshness). Providing power
remains the combination of a 1.8-litre atkinson Cycle four-cylinder engine, high-torque
electric motor and battery together good for
a net 134 horsepower.
Users can select from four Lexus Hybrid
Drive modes: normal, Sport, eco and eV,
each altering performance dynamics in a different way. eV allows limited travel at moderate speeds on primarily electricity, and
Sport prioritizes throttle response, although
its questionable whether the extra noise of
the CVT or questionable performance gain of
the latter is worth any sustained use. I mostly
stayed in the normal and eco modes for
the purposes of testing, and in doing so
achieved a stellar 6.0 L/100 km fuel consumption over roughly 350 kilometres in
mainly city driving.
The 2016 Lexus CT 200h starts at $31,250
and is on sale now in stores.
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BY BenjamIn YOnG
MErcEdES BEnz
GLE 350d
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HIGHLIGHTS
efore we get started, let me address a point

of possible confusion. although mercedesBenz GLe 350d has Coupe in its description,
its not what youre probably imagining. The German manufacturer is keeping with a prevailing
automotive trend of calling certain four-door
vehicles coupes due to their curvy form factors.
On the topic of names, GLe is part of the
companys revised nomenclature where the
first two letters describe the models sport utility
nature, and the last letter identifies where it falls
within the lineup, just as with the passenger cars:
the executive e-Class, the compact C-Class, and
so on.
Officially replacing the former m-Class in 2015,
the GLe comes in three all-wheel drive flavours
the 350d diesel 4maTIC, which we drove, the
450 amG 4maTIC, and the spicy amG GLe 63 S
4maTIC.
MSRP: $72,300 (base)

Motor: 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6
Horsepower: 240 @ 3,600 rpm
Gearbox: Nine-speed automatic
Layout: Front engine, 4MATIC
all-wheel drive
Fuel economy: 13.6 L/100 km mixed
city/highway (observed)
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GLE is part of the

companys revised
nomenclature where the
first two letters describe
the models sport utility
nature, and the last letter
identifies where it falls
within the lineup, just
as with the passenger
cars: the executive
E-Class, the compact
C-Class, and so on.
The passenger compartment strikes a good balance

between luxury and sporty with items like its supple
nappa leather seat upholstery and quilted door
panels, three-spoke steering wheel and
racy instrument cluster.
The side profile of the GLe
reveals a turtle-esque shape
caused by the steeply sloping
rear roofline, also common on
competitors like the BmW X6.
While this does provide a sporty
visual element, from a usability
standpoint, visibility out of the
sliver of a back window is reduced to nearly nil.
It might be called a coupe, but
the 350d is no small animal, even
though it may appear so. I was
surprised that I was barely able
to squeeze into my fairly spacious apartment parking spot.
at 4,851 millimetres long, 2,151
mm wide, and 1,760 mm tall, its
25 mm lengthier than the X6 and
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nearly 41 mm higher.
There are all sorts of styling
cues that indicate its athletic
pretentions, such as the big air
intakes in the front bumpers; a
tailgate lip spoiler; rear air inlets
(serving to improve the coefficient of drag besides looking
darned cool); and lower bumper diffuser with integrated twin
exhaust tailpipes.
The passenger compartment
strikes a good balance between
luxury and sporty with items like
its supple nappa leather seat
upholstery and quilted door panels, three-spoke steering wheel
and racy instrument cluster.
Under the hood of the big
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swoopy beast rests a 3.0-litre

turbocharged V6 diesel engine
developing 240 horsepower and
a whopping 457 lb-ft of torque,
exhibiting only the slightest chugchug-chug sound characteristic
of the fuel type. Completing
the powertrain is a seamlessly
shifting 9G-TROnIC nine-speed
automatic gearbox. The pair
works together well to produce
low fuel consumption numbers,
in my case an observed
13.6 L/100 km in mixed city and
highway testing.
Given the vehicles size and
height, one could assume handling isnt a strong suit. I certainly wasnt expecting too much,
but the 350d has full-time allwheel drive with a 50:50 torque
split, amongst other gadgets, to
ensure the rubber stays on the
road.
In terms of safety, there are lots
of standard features including,
but not limited to, automatic
braking, collision mitigation, tire
pressure monitoring, 360-degree
camera and a function that keeps
the GLe inside the proper lane
markers during high crosswinds.
In conclusion the 2016 mercedes-amG GLe 350d proves
its quick, nimble and goodlooking enough to deserve having Coupe in its title. even if it
resembles a turtle.
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MX-5 SPORT PACKAGE
HIGHLIGHTS
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M AZ DAS
ROADSTER GETS RACIER
BY BenjamIn YOnG
The Sport Package isnt cheap,

but it adds another dimension
to the already impressive Miata
experience and is much more
cost-effective than if you
were to price out all the
components separately.
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f you havent been behind the wheel

of a miata in awhile, or ever, slipping
into the Recaro seats included in the
2016 mazda mX-5 with the optional
Sport Package will feel like putting on a
brand new pair of your favourite sneakers.
Its immediately comfortable, and feels
like you could run a marathon in it.
Its been a year since the release of
the fourth-generation roadster, and the
car remains unlike anything available,
besides perhaps the soon-to-bereleased Fiat 124 Spider that is an
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MSRP: $39,700
Motor: 2.0-litre four cylinder
Gearbox: Six-speed manual
Layout: Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Fuel economy: 7.3 L/100 km
mixed city/highway (observed)
mX-5 in disguise. Beauty is in the eye of

the beholder, as they say, but my biased
peepers think mazda has the upper hand
in the styling department.
Designing a model thats shorter than
the original by more than 30 millimetres
is no easy feat, and its slightly wider
stance and curvy body panels gives the
convertible a serious presence on the
road that looks almost as great standing
still as it does whipping along the
pavement.
Priced at $4,400, the Sport Package
isnt cheap, but it adds another
dimension to the already impressive
miata experience and is much more
cost-effective than if you were to price
out all the components separately.
Firstly, youll notice the dark finish
17-inch BBS forged alloy wheels,
contrasting nicely against the Soul Red
metallic paintjob on my press vehicle.
Bright red Brembo front brake calipers
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peek out from underneath the wheels, and the

standard rear calipers are painted to match.
Finally, inside, the seats have been upgraded
to supportive leather and alcantara-trim
Recaros.
Some might say the interior is too snug,
but I look at the cockpit like a pilot fitting
into a g-suit. Its designed to mold around
you, putting all the controls at the perfect
distance so that manipulating the car
becomes effortless. The steering wheel,
manual transmission, and pedals all felt like
an extension of my body while I was driving,
especially on some of the twistier roads north
of Vancouver I took her to.
Of course, creating the ideal ergonomic
passenger compartment doesnt come
without a price storage space is very limited,
restricted to a couple of shallow console
storage spaces. at least there are dual cup
holders.
Power output hasnt changed, rated at
155 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque.
not huge numbers, but its surprising how
adequate that is to get this 1,058-kilogram
sports car moving. The mX-5 is quite dignified
in the noise department when compared to
other two seater rear-wheel drive offerings,
but the exhaust does give a nice little purr to
remind you of the fun times to come when
you start up the engine. It sounds equally
pleasing when you wind up the motor to
the higher rpm range.
While I didnt get to test the highperformance stopping power of the Brembos
to anywhere near their limit, the miata literally
stopped on a dime when I jabbed the brakes
to stop for a yellow light, with zero noise or
other drama.
as good as the new miata is, nothing floored
me more than the stellar fuel efficiency of the
SKYaCTIV-equipped roadster. after a full week
of driving the car the way its meant to driven,
the combined city/highway fuel consumption
somehow read an anaemic 7.3 L/100 km.
Incredible.
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Sport Package starts at $39,700.
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LARAMIE LIMITED
SPORT
DIESEL
THE FUEL-EFFICIENT SUV
HIGHLIGHTS
RANGER ROVER
MSRP: $82,990
Motor: 3.0-litre turbocharged V6
Gearbox: Eight-speed automatic
transmission
Layout: Front engine, four-wheel drive
Fuel economy: 10.8 L/100 km mixed
city/highway (manufacturer estimate)
BY BenjamIn YOnG
o my disappointment as
a gearhead residing in
Canada, diesel variants of
popular vehicles have never
quite taken in north america
as they have in europe, and
as a result, offerings on this
side of the pond have always
been slim at best. all the recent
Dieselgate controversy at
Volkswagen certainly doesnt
help the cause any. Regardless, Land Rover has gone and
released a diesel version of its
Range Rover Sport for 2016
and guess what? It is good.
Very, very good.
Styling hasnt really changed
any since the vehicles refresh
in 2012, so I wont go into that
too much here other than to
say a new Carbon Fibre Pack
is available. The optional ap-
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pearance add-on comes with

side vents, tailgate trim, side
mirror covers front grille garnish, foglight bezels and hood
vents, all finished in the woven
black race-inspired pattern.
Compared to models from
other manufacturers in the
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same segment Ive tested, for

instance the mercedes-Benz
GLe, the Range Rover Sport
feels smaller than it is whether
driving on the road or trying
to fit into a small parking spot.
The interior is on par with competitors, and there are even
extras like a cooler in the centre console.

The real story here is the
introduction of the new Td6
motor that completely changes the perception of what a
mid-size SUV is. Unlike other
examples powered by the non-
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gasoline fuel, the Sport operates much more

quietly. Only the tiniest chug-chug-chug can be
heard from underneath the hood thanks to the
copious amount of sound deadening employed
by the luxury manufacturer.
Beyond the extra insulation, the motor is
constructed from a specialized graphite iron
compound and sits on isolating engine mounts
that together help to cut down on noise,
vibration and harshness (n/V/H). To top it off, an
acoustically laminated windshield featuring a
special sound-absorbing interlayer built inside
the glass shields the occupants from virtually
all outside noises.
The Td6 cranks out 254 horsepower but with
all diesels, the more important figure is torque,
which in this case is a throw-you-back-into-yourseat 440 lb-ft peaking at a scant 1,750 rpm.
Put your foot down and the low-end grunt will
surprise even the most seasoned of drivers,
getting from 0-100 km/h in approximately
7.1 seconds.
all the while, this sport utility vehicle will get
fuel economy numbers in the low 10s all day
long in combined city and highway driving.
Land Rover says overall efficiency has improved
32 per cent compared to when the supercharged
V6 engine is equipped.
Some other changes for the 2016 model
year worth mentioning include standard Terrain Response 2 technology, where the driver
is able to select from pre-set modes that set
up the Range Rover Sport to perform optimally according to changing road conditions;
auto access Height that lowers the ride height
when the vehicle comes to a complete stop
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rom going through a phase

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Laal Rang, Sarbjit, Do Lafzon

Ki Kahani and Sultan , not one
but four releases this year,
2016 seems like a very good
year for you
Well, I did these movies one after the

other and I dont know if it is fortunate
or unfortunate that all of these movies
are releasing every month, but I am very
grateful for the fact that I am able to do
so many different roles and so many
different genres. Though this back to
back movie promotion is taking a toll on
me, but that is how the cookie crumbles.
From having only one release in 2015,
which was Main Aur Charles to having
four releases in four months in 2016
I feel I am very blessed.
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I think my
face has
changed after
Sarbjit. I see
my photographs
and feel there is a
change. Like after
Main Aur Charles
my smile had
become lopsided.
So, yes, these
characters do
take a toll on you.
Though Sarbjit got mixed

reviews, your performance
was appreciated by all, so
much that everyone is betting
that this time around you
would walk away with all the
awards, what do you have
to say to that?
I have been hearing that a lot too, but it
is not in my control. People are putting
too much pressure. I have never cared
for awards much. I have never been to
award functions. When Highway had
released, I was nominated. At that point,
I was advised by my PR to go. Even
Sajid Nadiadwala said that I should
go. So, I went there and sat through
it. I clapped for everybody and I came
back. But I dont think I could do it all the
time because I am so involved in other
things. I have not been acknowledged
before and it didnt affect me. If I get
acknowledged now it will be great, but
if I dont, then also good. I will keep
working the same way.
Well, awards may not matter

to you, but what about the
other most important defining
feature of a successful
film today the box-office
collections?
Box-office figures dont matter to me at
all. I just feel that if my film makes good
money, I will get paid more for my next
film.
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Going back to Sarbjit , you had

to go through a drastic body
transformation for the film. You
lost over 18 kilos and on the other
hand, you had to gain weight for
Do Lafzon Ki Kahani , how do
you maintain your fitness in
such circumstances?
It was crazy. I had a very strange relationship
with my fridge during this time. During Sarbjit I
felt that it used to call me with romantic songs
like Preetam aan milo. I was so deprived
of food that I used to hear such things in my
head. And during Do Lafzon Ki Kahani, which
is an opposite transformation, where I had to
put on some 18-20 kilos, my fridge used to tell
me please close my door, because I used
to continuously keep eating. So going through
this in one year was quite a challenge. It has
messed up with my health and my head, but
thanks to my sister (Dr. Anjali Hooda Sangwan,
a nutrition specialist), I managed to go through
it. Now I am again getting back in shape,
however, I am not trying to do any particular kind
of diet. My sister just advises me on what to
eat and what not to eat.
Apart from your health, when

you are doing such diverse and
demanding roles, it takes a toll on
you emotionally too, how do you
then snap out of it mentally?
It definitely does. I think my face has changed
after Sarbjit. I see my photographs and feel
there is a change. Like after Main Aur Charles
my smile had become lopsided. So, yes,
these characters do take a toll on you, but you
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eventually snap out of it. For me, its my horses
who help me snap out. When I go to my horses
they dont know which role I have done, they
dont know what critical acclaim I have received,
they dont know what are the box-office records,
what are the reviews, what is happening in the
film industry they dont give a damn and they
are my escape. With them, I find myself again.
I spend all my free time with them. If my horses
could talk, I would have called them at least
20 times a day. I love them so much. Believe me, if
I dont go riding, I am not a very pleasant person to
be around.
Randeep Hooda has suddenly become

a name to reckon with. Praises are
coming not just from the critics but
from within the industry as well.
How do you manage to keep yourself
grounded?
The fact that I am not supremely confident about
what I do helps me keep grounded. I always feel
scared when I get a role. I am always worried and
I think Ab isko kaise karu? (How do I do this?)
Today is the day everybody is going to find out that
I cant act. Hence, I start working on it harder. I
approach every role as if I have never acted before.
It is to keep my own work interesting for myself. It is
not to show off to people or to my director. Its just to
keep myself interesting by tapping into new things.
Your next film is again with Salman

Khan Sultan , seems like you have
become his blue-eyed boy
No, Salman likes only blue-eyed girls. Jokes apart,
I enjoy his company. He is a very nice guy, we gel
together and our sense of humour is similar. We
have a great camaraderie and it shows on screen.
In Sultan, my part is much smaller than Kick, but it is
good fun to work with Salman. So when they offered
me the role to play Salman Khans coach, I took it.
I was like bhai ko sikhane ko milega (I will get to
teach Salman), lets do it.
You have worked really hard to carve a

niche for yourself in the film industry,
would you say you are finally getting
your dues now?
I get paid more now and I get bigger and better films.
So, what is your dream now?

I am living my dream only, one amazing role after
the other. Who gets to play these characters from
so many different genres? So I am living my dream.
I have never felt pressured by the market or by
some creative image to build a certain kind of
image for myself. I have done everything instinctively, have moved in every direction and I am very
thankful that people accept me in whichever roles
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pure shot of entertainment is in store for all the movie buffs in the coming
months as the kings and the khiladis of Bollywood lay out an interesting
spread in front of you, which you simply cant resist. Salman Khan is all set to
enthrall as a Haryanvi wrestler in Sultan, while John Abraham and Varun Dhawan
pack a punch in Dishoom with their six-packs. Hrithiks romantic saga Mohenjo
Daro and Akshay Kumars Rustom hold many promises. And if this is not enough
to satiate your appetite, there is the new action hero of Bollywood Tiger Shroff,
donning the cape of a superhero for A Flying Jatt. A delicious treat isnt it?
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MOHENJO DARO
Releasing: August 12
Directed by: Ashutosh Gowariker
Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Pooja Hegde, Kabir Bedi, Arunoday Singh

Amid all the modern day drama, Mohenjo Daro takes us into an era that
has never been explored on-screen before The Indus Valley Civilization.
Set in the ancient city of Mohenjo Daro, it is essentially an epic-adventure romance film, where the protagonist falls in love with his enemys
daughter. Director Ashutosh Gowariker, who is known for his out-of-thebox cinematic expressions, took over three years to finish the script of
the film. For a very long time, I didnt know what should be the language used in the film. No one has deciphered what language one
used during that time. So there has been intensive research that has
gone into making this film, hence it took so much time, said Ashutosh.
While the makers are not willing to reveal much about the film, it is
believed that the film focuses on romance through the culture and
civilization of that period.
RUSTOM
SULTAN
Directed by: Tinu Suresh

Desai
Releasing: July 6
Starring: Akshay Kumar,

Ileana DCruz, Arjan Bajwa,
Esha Gupta
Directed by: Ali Abbas Zafar

Starring: Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma, Randeep Hooda, Amit Sadh
The festival of Eid is incomplete without a Salman Khan release. This year adding to the celebrations will be Bhais much-awaited film Sultan, a sports drama
revolving around a wrestler, Sultan Ali Khan (Salman Khan) from Haryana. Its a
story about relationships with sports in the backdrop. The common thing between
wrestling and life is that in both people fall down, but what matters is how you pick
yourselves up after every fall. That is what the film stands for, revealed films
director Ali Abbas Zafar. While Salman Khan got convinced to do the film as
soon as he heard the narration and went through rigorous training to be able to
realistically portray his character, films leading lady, Anushka Sharma, had her
doubts to play a woman wrestler. She said, I was very nervous, I dont even look
like a wrestler. But then I did a lot of research and figured out that there are
women wrestlers who are tall and have a lean physique. Finally, I said yes to do
the film. With a tagline that says Wrestling is not a sport, its about fighting what
lies within this one is packed with too much power to be missed.
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thriller inspired by the real-life
incident where Naval officer
K.M. Nanavati shot his wifes
lover dead. The film is inspired
from certain real-life incidents
that happened in the past, but
the film is fictionalized. There
is a lot of fiction involved,
Ileana, the films leading lady
revealed. She added, Rustom
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ICE AGE:
COLLISION COURSE
Releasing: July 22
As new franchises take shape, others begin to
fold up (or they should anyway). If the declining quality of the Ice Age films is any indicator
too many characters, same dramatic beats
Collision Course should be a veritable nadir.
Every single Ice Age movie starts with the
ever growing herd going from one spot to a
safer one. Collision Course is no exception:
The asteroid that ended the dinosaurs finally
hits the Earth and Manny, Sid, Diego and co.
must save the planet by locating the meteorite
and engaging with mystical forces. Even
for a cartoon this plot is senseless.
Normally watching Scrat enduring
all kinds of calamities in pursuit of an
acorn provides some solace, but this
one is a tall order.
THE RISE OF THE
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By JORgE igNAciO cASTillO
f there is a reliable genre that practically

guarantees box-office success, that would
be animation. Even mediocre outputs like
The Nut Job and Norm of the North fill enough
sits to justify their existence. With kids on
vacations and looking for something to do,
studios are filling up the summer with animated
flicks so there is always an option at the
multiplex. There is even an adult one, for
good measure.
THE SECRET
LIFE OF PETS
Releasing: July 8
The team that built the Minions
empire is trying to branch out
with this animated feature.
The premise is so simple,
its a miracle it hasnt been
done before: Imagine pets
having lives of their own the
moment you step out your
home. Their comfortable existence becomes at risk when an
evil bunny puts together a gang of
abandoned pets aiming to get
back at those who left them behind.
THE WILD LIFE

Releasing: September 9
Shown in Europe as Robinson Crusoe (the
source of the material), The Wild Life has at least a
good premise going for it: Imagine the tale of the
worlds most famous castaway as told by the animals he encounters. Crusoe is shown as phenomenally incompetent, but at least local fauna feels sorry
for him. Together, they must battle a couple of
vicious cats who want to control the island.
The Wild Life was ravaged by critics across the
Atlantic, although it attracted a fair number of
moviegoers. If nothing else, at least the unsavory
Friday storyline was excised from the final product.
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The film features a particularly

strong voice cast, including Louis
C.K., Kevin Hart, and Albert Brooks,
fresh from Finding Dory. The animation is not Pixar quality, but based
on the trailer, its comically sound:
You cant go wrong with head-banging poodles.
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SAUSAGE PARTY
An animated flick decidedly not for children,
Sausage Party is the brain child of Vancouverites
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the team behind
lowbrow comedies like Superbad, Pineapple Express,
and This Is the End.
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Under the illusion there is life outside the supermarket, a ragtag group of foods (weiners, buns,
potatoes) comes to discover death awaits once
they leave the store. Facing their end, they decide to
revolt and spread the word among the groceries
about what really happens at home. The premise
allows an infinite number of off-colour jokes, so a
good time is more than likely.
KUBO AND THE

TWO STRINGS
Laika, the Portland-based stop-motion animation
company, has the perfect follow-up to their terrific
ParaNorman and Coraline. Set in medieval Japan, the
Kubo in question is a young boy who realizes he is the
last member of a legendary family of samurais, and
must reclaim his heritage (an armor suit) to confront
forces bent on his destruction. A mystical baboon and
a disgraced soldier join Kubo on his quest.
A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of

positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a
catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results.
- Wade Boggs
Traditionally, Laika movies are darker and more intricate than traditional Disney output and Kubo seems to
reaffirm this notion. Plus, who doesnt want to watch
Charlize Theron play a baboon (if in voice only)?
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NIHAR
SUTHAR
A graduate from Cornell University with a Bachelor
degree in Applied Economics and Management, Suthar
says he plans to become a business strategy consultant
in Boston while continuing his passion for writing and
spreading words of positivity.
By garima goswami
ihar Suthars latest book, The

Corridor of Uncertainty, is a
story untold and a journey unexplored. It is a story of triumph in the
face of adversity underlining how a
sport can impact a nations destiny
while also mapping its footsteps on
the international scale. In the words
of Suthar, The Corridor of Uncertainty, [is] an inspiring narrative
about how the Afghan cricket team
is uniting the country of Afghanistan,
because it breaks so many bound-
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aries.
In this book, Suthar bravely discusses topics of segregation in
mainstream media such as culture
and religion in the Middle East,
which he closely documented while
interviewing the Afghanistan cricket
team in Dubai and discovering
their journey. Why Dubai and not
Afghanistan, you may ask? Suthars
resolve to document the transforming and elaborate voyage teased
the motives of a terrorist group,
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Taliban, and led them to threaten

Suthars arrival to Afghanistan.
Before I even began writing The
Corridor of Uncertainty in 2014, I
marketed and promoted the background of the Afghan cricket team
with my publisher through social
media. Everybody loved the story,
and it spread all around the Asia
region. I also publicly announced
my plan to go to Afghanistan and
travel with the Afghan cricket team
to interview players for my new
book. Afterwards, within the next
few weeks, I received messages
threatening, If you come to Afghanistan, the Taliban would find you
and kill you. I took the threats seriously, because I was unsure if the
senders of those messages were
members of the Taliban. Either way,
I think this experience shows that
no matter what you do, you will
always face obstacles and setbacks in life. You just have to find
creative solutions to get around
them, Suthar explains.
For a young individual residing
in the United States, it is not only
brave but also inspiring to take up
a challenging issue such as this.
However, it seems the process has
been a continuous one for Suthar
who is not aloof to the social and
cultural dynamics of developing
countries. Hailing from India,
Suthar has been a first-hand
witness to the prevailing issues.
The weight of negative stories in
mainstream media was a trend he
wanted to break, thus he decided
to write and put the spotlight on
positive avenues. There are so
many incredible stories that take
place every single day around
us we just often fail to see them,
because little attention is drawn
to them. My aim is to bring those
stories into the spotlight.
His first book, Win No Matter What
provides fantastic tips on how
to own the terrible trio mood,
attitude, and those around us. A
graduate from Cornell University
with a Bachelor degree in Applied
Economics and Management,
Suthar says he plans to become
a business strategy consultant in
Boston while continuing his passion for writing and spreading
words of positivity.
Q&a
You have penned two books
with contrasting genres one on
self-development and the other
a true journey of cricketers. How
Both of my books are certainly

different from each other, but they
have the same theme in common
they both contain positive messages.
I find my inspiration to write such
books from my guru, Pramukh
Swami Maharaj. One of my favourite
quotes that he once said was, In the
joy of others, lies our own. Being
able to improve the lives of other
people through my writing is what
drives me. Im able to spread joy,
and that in turn gives me happiness.
What would you describe as
During my first year of university, I

was assigned to write a report on my
family history. While interviewing some
of my family members for the report,
I found out that my own dad grew up
in very poor conditions, living with six
people in a 10ft x 10ft room in India.
He never really talked much about this
part of his life. My dad went through
tough circumstances to make sure
my life would be comfortable. As
a result of this report, I realized that
everybody faces challenges in life,
whether its poverty, or just a lack of
resources. We can only overcome
such challenges if we unite together
and support each other. Behind every
successful person, there is an even
stronger support network. My most
defining moment in life was when
I found out how powerful, unique,
and unmatchable my own support
network was.
Are you working on any new
I am, in fact, working on a new

writing project! Its a story about a
man in Los Angeles who was falsely
accused of several crimes and
sentenced to over 17 years in prison.
As usual, Im writing the story from a
positive perspective, about how the
man was able to remain hopeful and
good-natured throughout his isolated
and sometimes even lonely years in
prison. Its a riveting, action-packed
narrative that will take readers
behind some of the most dangerous
prisons in the world, with lessons
on forgiving others even in the worst
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HOROSCOPE
ALL SIGNS:
The days are nice and long now and the thermostat
hits the highest temperatures. Its time to honour our
connection with the land, rejoicing in the bounty, and
celebrating with our family and friends. The Sun moves
through the signs Cancer, Leo and Virgo during the high
summer months. Our nurturing instincts are strong and
inspiration abounds! This is a wonderful time for each of
us to hone in on our unique creative ability and develop
it. What are your passions? What gets you excited? Its
time to express ourselves and let our light shine through!
Open up your heart and share your love be amazed as
others share their love with you. As the old saying goes,
Smile and the world smiles with you.
Aries (MArch 21-April 19)

Your fiery nature will be drawn to the great outdoors or tasks
that you can really throw yourself into, Aries. At the same time
however, you might be feeling reflective, wondering if your inner
world is aligned with your outer world. Meditation and grounding
exercises will serve you well as you consider where to put your
precious energy. Matters to do with family (the family you
came from and the family youve created) are important right
now. Positive healings and transformational experiences can
occur. Celebrations with extended family, and time spent with
children are a delight. Late summer has some very inviting travel
awaiting you. Be sure to get out and explore be that a faraway
journey, or checking out the treasures in your own backyard.
Lucky days: July 24, 25 | August 21, 22
Challenging days: July 10, 11, 12 | August 7, 8
TAurus (April 20-MAy 20)

Relationships and communication styles are going to be a
theme now, Taurus. Cosmic energies are pushing you to grow
your community ties and bonds with colleagues, neighbours,
friends and relatives. Mars however, is dancing opposite your
Sun potentially stirring up conflicts in relationships with others
(yikes!). This will be especially important in business deals and
any joint plans you have with others. Keep in mind what your
objective is and the objective of the other party. Employing
some diplomacy skills will serve you well. A little bit of active
listening never hurt either. A major endeavour, project, or the
signing of legal agreements could be on the table midsummer through fall. Its imperative you have all your Is dotted
and your Ts crossed!
Lucky days: July 26, 27, 28 | August 23, 24
Challenging days: July 13, 14 | August 9, 10, 11
GeMini (MAy 21-June 20)

Matters to do with your craft, your work, and your money,
might be a little preoccupying, Gemini. Give some thought to
the resources you have in your life and how they serve you.
For example: Do you own your house or does your house
own you? Throughout the rest of 2016 and into 2017 youre
cutting away unnecessary material commitments in order to
strengthen commitments (material and otherwise) that truly
reflect your values. This might manifest as the buying and
selling a home or even a change in your job and access to
resources. On a lighter note, get ready for a very social
summer. Youre in a generous frame of mind and you want to
be around happy people who share your outlook. Nice!
Lucky days: July 1, 2, 29, 30 | August 25, 26
cAncer (June 21-July 22)

Happy birthday Cancer, its your time of year to shine! Be a
little self-centered in a good way and think about what you
need to grow as a person. Your confidence is high and you have
more energy to go after what you want. Mars boosts the energy
in your fifth house encouraging your creative expression. Artists
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of all kinds can really get in touch with their craft. Puttering
in the garden or putting loving energy into your home will be
deeply rewarding. Time spent with children can inspire you.
Creativity in your sexual expression is also on the menu. A
hot date night with your sweetheart is in order. Flirtations
and sexual attractions are very inviting now. Perhaps the
only thing you have to watch out for is overindulgence.
Lucky days: July 3, 4, 5, 31 | August 1, 27, 28
Challenging days: July 18, 19 | August 14, 15
Leo (JuLy 23-Aug. 22)

Carve out some time for yourself as your birthday approaches, Leo. You need to take stock of the last year and give
some thought to what you want in your next year ahead.
Developing your creative expression and your sense of
self-worth are key themes. Youre eager to push yourself to
grow your talents. You can greatly benefit from classes, workshops, personal training and coaching now. Physical disciplines such as yoga, martial arts, or dance are also blessed.
Play, partying, romance and flirtations keep you busy this
summer. Home improvement projects and investments in
property is money well spent. You like your home looking
good. Be sure to set aside some time for the new Moon in
Leo on August 2 to make your personal birthday wishes.
Lucky days: July 6, 7 | August 2, 3, 29, 30
Challenging days: July 20, 21 | August 16, 17, 18
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The quality of connection with the people around you is
improving greatly now, Virgo. This is a wonderful time for
friendships to grow. Causes and issues that push you to
join forces with others are also a theme. You will shine at
team events and group experiences. Being a team player
is where its at. Social issues and political causes might
grab your attentions you want to make the world a better
place especially the immediate world around you. Be sure
to get some quiet time before your birthday approaches to
think about what you want for your next year ahead. Your
earnings are likely to improve, so that shows us that youre
investing in yourself, your skills, and your assets. Way to go!
Lucky days: July 8, 9 | August 4, 5, 6, 31
LibrA (Sept. 23-oct. 22)

With the Sun sitting high in your chart, Libra, this is an
excellent time to push forward in your career. Give some
thought to your reputation and how you want others to treat
you. Maximize this to further your potentials. Spending time
with friends or larger groups that expand your horizons is
highly favoured now. Connect with people who have similar
interests. You can greatly benefit from targeted training,
education, and professional development as well. You might
be making some new friends and expanding your community
involvement (the latter can also be in the online sphere). Bigticket purchases are tempting, be sure to do your research
and comparative shopping. Regardless, youre about to
invest in something that makes you feel proud. Well done! .
Scorpio (oct. 23-NoV. 21)

This is a powerful time for you, Scorpio. Just so you know,
if youre the bossy type, you might come on a little strong
right now. That said, its an excellent time to push forward in
a cause you believe in. You are determined to fight for your
rights, your property, and your self-worth. The protector in
you will also be strong. You might go the extra mile to help
a friend or family member who has been downtrodden or
wronged in some way. Physical outlets are a must now,
Scorpio! Get on that bike, hike that mountain, swim your
heart out, or hit the gym. Your sex drive is likely to be very
high right now too. Temptation sex might also appeal
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Lucky days: July 13, 14 | August 9, 10, 11
SagittariuS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a pivotal time for you Sagittarius, actions that you take
now will have lasting effects. You may have felt stifled or uneasy
recently. This can be outward a manifestation of your dissatisfaction with the state of things. Similar to the pressure we feel in
the air before it rains, youre priming yourself to make significant
life adjustments. Youre soon to be letting go of circumstances,
places, and people that have been holding you back. Old angers,
resentments, and any festering emotions are about to be purged.
Time spent with friends you trust, who support and encourage
you is best. As the summer pushes forward you become more
determined about the changes you want to instil. Through the
fall and moving into 2017 your career can grow substantially.
Challenging days: July 1, 2, 29, 30 | August 25, 26
capricorN (Dec. 22-JaN. 19)

Be sure to take some time this summer for some strategic life
planning, Capricorn. More than any other sign you like to have
a roadmap with clear objectives and missions. Who better to
make that map than yourself? Carve out some time to get
reflective and formulate these goals and how you might
pursue them. 2018 and 2020 are pivotal years in your life path.
At the present, give some thought to the people on your team
both in your career life and your home. How can you best
strike a balance between your own self-interests and those
of others? This is an excellent time to foster better relations
with others, especially with mentors or mentees. Time spent in
groups is blessed. Your team spirit is growing!
Challenging days: July 3, 4, 5, 31 | August 1, 27, 28
aquariuS (JaN. 20-Feb. 18)

Your ambitions are aroused now, Aquarius! The more you
identify with cause or mission the harder you will work. Its
ideal if you can own a project or have your name or identity
attached to it. You need some authority right now and the right
to exercise it (What are you the captain of?). Independence
from others and the ability to be your own boss will be appealing
(Oh you rebel, you!). Be cautious of disagreements with
authority figures such as bosses, parents, teachers, or
community members. You might be so determined to get your
way that you step on a toe or two. On the other hand, if you want
to make an omelette you do have to crack some eggs, right?
Lucky days: July 20, 21 | August 16, 17, 18
Challenging days: July 6, 7 | August 2, 3, 29, 30
piSceS (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is an important summer for personal growth and selfdiscipline, Pisces. You might be surprised at how much you
can accomplish now! Youre determined to expand your mind
through education and experience. Self-taught disciplines
are encouraged as well as training, classes, and hands-on
workshops. Travel can be very gratifying, especially if its for
work or education. Furthering your goals in business and
career are favoured. Piscean entrepreneurs are in for a good
run. Significant life changes are in the works this year and next
so its time to stake a claim and go for it. Serious relationships
are on the menu (You might need to get out of one that isnt
working for you in order to find one that does).
Challenging days: July 8, 9 | August 4, 5, 6, 31
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By PETRINA D'SOUZA
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Biggest obstacle
faced so far in
Canada:
Our biggest obstacle right now is
being able to sponsor Sukhpreets
parents. As they are aging, insecurity
is rising between us about being
able to live together. Applying
for their immigration and getting
the PR status for them is a pretty
lengthy process. Also, medical care
for visitors is very expensive.
resolutions made
for yourself or family:
As a family we feel blessed to be
in a better world. We got enough
love and support from everywhere
and now we intend to give back
to society. We want to travel and
explore the world and aspire to be a
better human each day.
advice for future

immigrants:
Photo : Narula family
Never give up; keep your patience,

determination and spirits high.
Dont accept defeat, and never be
afraid to start over. Make friends,
talk to people, and dont hesitate
to take guidance. Canada is a land
of dreams; never give up on your
dream as sooner or later they will
come true.
Memories of
your homeland:
During festivals we miss our family
and friends who we left behind. We
made lot of friends here too but
the ties which were formed while
growing up are remembered and
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Sukhpreet Singh Narula is a realtor at MacDonald Realty

Navjot Narula is a yoga teacher
Jesica & Malica Narula are students
Getting Here:
Sukhpreet Singh Narula decided to
migrate to Canada with his family
for a better and safer life, and for
a brighter future for their daughters Jesica and Malica. We believe
human life has a higher value here
in Canada, says Sukhpreets wife
Navjot.
On reaching Canada in May
2010, they lived with their relatives.
Eventually they moved to a rented
house, before finally buying their
own home in 2011.
Ask them their first impression
of Vancouver and the Narula family
describes it as being spellbindingly
beautiful. Vancouvers nature and
beauty is spread all over. No matter which direction or what time
of the day, you open your eyes and
you see nature at its best and you
feel blessed. Canada is a very progressive, diverse and multicultural
country. We felt incredibly welcomed and accepted by our family
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along the way, it was the beauty of
the city that kept the family going
and helped them adapt to the new
place and its people. As stated by
Robin Sharma, Change is hard
at first, messy in the middle, and
gorgeous at the end, our life has
gone along these lines. The only
difference is that even though
some days were hard and messy,
the gorgeousness never left us. To
be honest, we missed our cook,
cleaning lady, and the driver but
learned to live without them fairly
quickly. In all seriousness, our
friends and family that we left
behind were missed the most, but
our family here made the transition
fairly smooth. It took a couple years
to completely feel at home here,
but once we did we never looked
back, says Navjot, remembering
the initial years.
Explaining how they have comfortably adjusted to the Canadian
lifestyle, Navjot recalls an incident
on her daughters first day of school

in the country. It snowed heavily
that day. During the lunch break,
all kids were sent out to play but my
daughter was not used to the weather
and felt so cold that when she came
home she cried so hard and wanted
to go back to India the same night.
And now, at zero degrees she walks to
school with merely a sweatshirt on.
Work-wise too, there were a few
struggles but nothing that Navjot
and her family couldnt overcome.
Finding work and figuring out how
to use our previous experience proved
difficult. Falling is expected, and we
did fall. But we knew in our hearts
that this is what was going to make
us stronger and unstoppable, adds
Navjot.
Today, Sukhpreet and his family
have made the most of what they
have and are living a happy life. My
husbands business is flourishing,
and he always aims to be better. My
daughters are both professionally
secure and have the freedom to
fulfill their dreams, no matter what
they are. As for me, I am constantly
spreading my awareness and love for
yoga, expresses Navjot, who dreams
of roaming the world. Having a
Canadian passport opens our avenues
to visit 172 countries without a visa,
so I see myself travelling the whole
world, she explains.
There are no complaints, the
Narula family says in conclusion,
All the mistakes we made during
the process taught us a lesson, made
us wiser as humans, and stronger
fighters. It has been a good journey
so far, and we are excited for each
day as it comes.
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